Instructional Coordinators
SOC code 25-9031 · O*NET-SOC 25-9031.00 · Extensive preparation needed · Education and library
Instructional Coordinators pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$77,440
a year
Hourly
$37.23
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$80,920
$38.90 per hour
Middle 50%
$60,780 – $98,820
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$47,980 – $121,670
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
227,760
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $47,980
- $23.07/hr
- 25th percentile
- $60,780
- $29.22/hr
- Median percentile
- $77,440
- $37.23/hr
- 75th percentile
- $98,820
- $47.51/hr
- 90th percentile
- $121,670
- $58.49/hr
Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34
+1%
Growing about as fast as average
232,600
jobs in 2024
235,500
projected for 2034
About 2,900 more jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.
What does an instructional coordinator do?
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 tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
- Advise and teach students.
- Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals or assist in their preparation.
- Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
How to become an instructional coordinator
Most people in this role hold master's degree — 60% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 5 — Extensive preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Master's Degree60%
- Bachelor's Degree25%
- Post-Master's Certificate11%
- First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.4%
Common questions
How much does an instructional coordinator earn?
The national median is $77,440 a year. The full range runs from $47,980 at the 10th percentile to $121,670 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an instructional coordinator without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 5, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Is instructional coordinator in demand?
Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 1% between 2024 and 2034 — growing about as fast as average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Learning Strategies4.3/5
- Writing4.1/5
- Speaking4.1/5
- Reading Comprehension4.0/5
- Active Listening4.0/5
- Monitoring4.0/5
- Critical Thinking3.9/5
- Active Learning3.9/5
Knowledge areas
- Education and Training4.8/5
- English Language4.3/5
- Administration and Management3.8/5
- Mathematics3.7/5
- Computers and Electronics3.6/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- Public Safety and Security3.5/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.4/5
Transferable strengths: Instructing, Social Perceptiveness.