Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical experience: 0 to 3 years at the Analyst / Associate level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
Top skills:Learning StrategiesWritingSpeakingInstructingReading ComprehensionMonitoring
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Instructional Coordinator pay by experience level
Entry level$49,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$80,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$102,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$126,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
21,900
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Instructional Coordinator salary by industry
Educational Services
184,680 workers
$84,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
103,770 workers
$89,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
98,870 workers
$91,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
59,400 workers
$78,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
37,080 workers
$75,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
26,410 workers
$73,000
Educational Support Services
22,750 workers
$81,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
15,080 workers
$95,000
Junior Colleges
9,550 workers
$76,000
Social Assistance
9,510 workers
$63,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
FLSA classification (typical)
Varies (typically Exempt if salaried) · Depends on duties and pay basis
Entry-level roles paid on a salary basis above the threshold typically qualify for the Professional or Administrative exemption. Roles paid hourly are Non-exempt regardless of duties. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Instructional Coordinator pays 6% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Instructional Coordinator make?
The average base salary for a Instructional Coordinator in the United States is $83,500 per year, or about $40.14 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $63,000 and $102,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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