What Instructional Coordinators do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of Instructional Coordinators this way: "Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students"; "Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids"; "Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures"; "Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards"; "Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is master's degree. Work experience in a related occupation is typically 5 years or more.
Job outlook for Instructional Coordinators
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 248,700 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 252,800 in 2035, an increase of 4,100 jobs (+1.6%). That is slower than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 23,100 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 9.3% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $77,440, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Instructional Coordinators earn the most
Across the 3 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $78,574 in Texas to $84,363 in New Jersey, a gap of $5,789 (1.07 times). 3 of those 3 states average above the BLS national median of $77,440 and 0 average at or below it.
Texas employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 31,330, which is 43.0% of the 72,820 counted across them. New York follows with 21,140.
Highest-paying states
New Jersey ($84,363), New York ($82,499) and Texas ($78,574) lead the ranking, while Texas ($78,574) and New York ($82,499) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Instructional Coordinators: pay against the cost of living
We compare 4 labor markets, each represented by its most populous county. After federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics (a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline), the largest yearly margin is in Harris County, TX (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX) at $40,824. The smallest margin is $23,867 in Kings County, NY.
The median wage for this occupation covers all four basics in 4 of the 4 markets. A one-bedroom apartment takes between 24.0% and 50.6% of take-home pay, depending on the market.
Occupations related to Instructional Coordinators
Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (25-9000) include Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary.
Frequently asked questions about Instructional Coordinators
How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in the United States?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $77,440. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $78,574 to $84,363.
Which state pays Instructional Coordinators the most?
New Jersey, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $84,363. New York is next at $82,499.
Is Instructional Coordinators a growing occupation?
BLS projects employment to grow by 1.6% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 23,100 openings a year.
What education do Instructional Coordinators need?
The typical entry-level education is master's degree, with work experience in a related occupation of 5 years or more, according to BLS.
Where can Instructional Coordinators afford to live best?
Among the markets covered, Harris County, TX leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes, rent, food, energy and gasoline: $40,824 on a median wage of $77,430.