Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Instructional coordinators (SOC 25-9031) employed 227,760 people in May 2025. The median pay is $77,440 a year ($37.23 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,980 and the highest-paid 10% more than $121,670. BLS projects its employment to change by +1.6% between 2025 and 2035 (about 23,100 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Master's degree, with 5 years or more experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: District of Columbia ($105,990), Maryland ($102,220), Washington ($97,250). Most jobs: Texas (31,970), California (20,950), New York (18,730).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| 25th percentile | $60,780 | $29.22 |
| Median | $77,440 | $37.23 |
| Mean | $80,920 | $38.90 |
| 75th percentile | $98,820 | $47.51 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $121,670 | $58.50 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 248,700 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 252,800 |
| Change in jobs | 4,100 |
| Percent change | +1.6% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 23,100 |
| Self-employed share | 2.3% |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | 5 years or more |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,040 | 0.66 | $69,000 | $46,460 | $109,710 | -11% | 19% |
| Alaska | 550 | 1.15 | $72,320 | $52,990 | $108,020 | -7% | 24% |
| Arizona | 6,560 | 1.38 | $62,620 | $46,080 | $98,910 | -19% | 32% |
| Arkansas | 1,300 | 0.68 | $67,100 | $48,380 | $95,550 | -13% | 18% |
| California | 20,950 | 0.79 | $97,010 | $50,740 | $152,260 | +25% | 26% |
| Colorado | 3,400 | 0.81 | $82,160 | $56,210 | $107,960 | +6% | 27% |
| Connecticut | 1,780 | 0.72 | $96,170 | $58,820 | $129,910 | +24% | 19% |
| Delaware | 980 | 1.38 | $79,290 | $49,390 | $98,990 | +2% | 23% |
| District of Columbia | 1,220 | 1.19 | $105,990 | $68,330 | $156,430 | +37% | 22% |
| Florida | 18,030 | 1.24 | $60,790 | $44,900 | $98,440 | -22% | 36% |
| Georgia | 7,830 | 1.09 | $81,060 | $56,700 | $119,600 | +5% | 22% |
| Hawaii | 1,130 | 1.23 | $96,080 | $60,870 | $122,810 | +24% | 24% |
| Idaho | 1,490 | 1.19 | $63,030 | $51,310 | $99,360 | -19% | 26% |
| Illinois | 10,330 | 1.16 | $76,050 | $45,220 | $112,420 | -2% | 21% |
| Indiana | 2,640 | 0.56 | $66,300 | $44,770 | $99,680 | -14% | 20% |
| Iowa | 2,760 | 1.21 | $74,970 | $50,390 | $96,200 | -3% | 16% |
| Kansas | 1,950 | 0.93 | $64,750 | $47,870 | $95,310 | -16% | 20% |
| Kentucky | 3,380 | 1.16 | $63,640 | $43,360 | $102,340 | -18% | 19% |
| Louisiana | 2,140 | 0.75 | $63,120 | $47,580 | $98,300 | -18% | 20% |
| Maine | 480 | 0.51 | $76,700 | $49,010 | $103,880 | -1% | 19% |
| Maryland | 4,350 | 1.08 | $102,220 | $49,440 | $143,670 | +32% | 20% |
| Massachusetts | 6,170 | 1.16 | $95,320 | $53,880 | $129,480 | +23% | 23% |
| Michigan | 5,680 | 0.88 | $79,290 | $51,830 | $108,970 | +2% | 18% |
| Minnesota | 3,130 | 0.73 | $80,550 | $59,730 | $118,330 | +4% | 19% |
| Mississippi | 1,840 | 1.08 | $61,830 | $37,700 | $96,100 | -20% | 19% |
| Missouri | 3,110 | 0.72 | $72,080 | $48,410 | $103,690 | -7% | 18% |
| Montana | 740 | 0.99 | $60,920 | $46,440 | $96,250 | -21% | 23% |
| Nebraska | 1,370 | 0.91 | $79,150 | $51,320 | $104,010 | +2% | 17% |
| Nevada | 1,130 | 0.50 | $67,410 | $44,080 | $96,760 | -13% | 30% |
| New Hampshire | 510 | 0.51 | $81,210 | $45,790 | $115,940 | +5% | 23% |
| New Jersey | 3,770 | 0.60 | $96,090 | $61,050 | $121,880 | +24% | 22% |
| New Mexico | 510 | 0.40 | $80,870 | $55,000 | $120,720 | +4% | 17% |
| New York | 18,730 | 1.32 | $80,560 | $50,620 | $125,880 | +4% | 24% |
| North Carolina | 8,260 | 1.14 | $63,340 | $46,370 | $95,150 | -18% | 25% |
| North Dakota | 650 | 1.03 | $75,340 | $55,770 | $94,600 | -3% | 16% |
| Ohio | 3,510 | 0.43 | $77,760 | $46,660 | $107,290 | +0% | 17% |
| Oklahoma | 2,540 | 1.02 | $63,980 | $42,970 | $101,780 | -17% | 20% |
| Oregon | 2,940 | 1.02 | $84,620 | $58,550 | $130,890 | +9% | 23% |
| Pennsylvania | 7,540 | 0.85 | $75,580 | $48,220 | $105,350 | -2% | 20% |
| Rhode Island | 1,240 | 1.68 | $63,110 | $38,430 | $101,410 | -19% | 27% |
| South Carolina | 4,370 | 1.30 | $65,460 | $38,120 | $104,290 | -15% | 23% |
| South Dakota | 500 | 0.75 | $57,910 | $46,910 | $89,590 | -25% | 21% |
| Tennessee | 4,120 | 0.86 | $74,390 | $45,030 | $99,180 | -4% | 21% |
| Texas | 31,970 | 1.55 | $78,710 | $52,490 | $106,070 | +2% | 22% |
| Utah | 3,680 | 1.45 | $65,780 | $38,100 | $100,280 | -15% | 29% |
| Vermont | 730 | 1.65 | $78,360 | $59,380 | $108,120 | +1% | 20% |
| Virginia | 5,830 | 0.97 | $83,230 | $50,310 | $131,940 | +7% | 24% |
| Washington | 4,720 | 0.91 | $97,250 | $61,660 | $129,430 | +26% | 23% |
| West Virginia | 730 | 0.71 | $69,600 | $42,110 | $100,370 | -10% | 15% |
| Wisconsin | 2,130 | 0.49 | $83,000 | $56,320 | $125,680 | +7% | 17% |
| Wyoming | 290 | 0.71 | $76,140 | $56,760 | $115,330 | -2% | 16% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1,980 | $105,890 | $59,390 | $160,180 | 0.88 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 1,630 | $105,790 | $60,440 | $137,560 | 1.03 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 370 | $105,720 | $63,860 | $129,990 | 1.07 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,190 | $105,220 | $53,980 | $156,430 | 1.13 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 390 | $104,600 | $57,290 | $149,170 | 0.79 |
| Fresno, CA | 620 | $104,260 | $46,840 | $132,880 | 0.89 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 2,320 | $103,400 | $58,220 | $162,290 | 0.67 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 400 | $102,980 | $61,990 | $130,400 | 0.68 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 990 | $99,030 | $64,760 | $156,190 | 0.60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 4,450 | $98,370 | $58,250 | $129,950 | 1.12 |
| Salem, OR | 370 | $98,060 | $63,750 | $130,890 | 1.35 |
| Montgomery, AL | 350 | $97,710 | $53,320 | $112,400 | 1.43 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 710 | $97,580 | $61,500 | $135,900 | 0.81 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,930 | $97,130 | $62,990 | $128,940 | 0.96 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 800 | $95,920 | $59,120 | $122,560 | 1.22 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 410 | $95,790 | $58,240 | $141,330 | 1.38 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 1,920 | $94,280 | $60,140 | $135,200 | 1.08 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 1,610 | $92,600 | $62,510 | $124,090 | 0.81 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,460 | $92,130 | $50,030 | $160,980 | 0.58 |
| Worcester, MA | 630 | $91,990 | $55,340 | $118,810 | 1.23 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 320 | $88,440 | $44,580 | $149,890 | 0.67 |
| Madison, WI | 480 | $85,820 | $58,870 | $126,720 | 0.80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 15,240 | $85,730 | $53,270 | $127,100 | 1.10 |
| Syracuse, NY | 710 | $85,340 | $50,090 | $119,990 | 1.62 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 1,320 | $85,300 | $55,640 | $107,190 | 1.18 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7,300 | $84,850 | $44,370 | $139,900 | 0.79 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 360 | $83,800 | $41,950 | $134,730 | 0.84 |
| Longview, TX | 390 | $83,260 | $61,140 | $99,750 | 2.26 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 2,260 | $82,880 | $60,490 | $105,180 | 0.96 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 2,210 | $82,130 | $52,640 | $122,770 | 0.79 |
| Amarillo, TX | 310 | $81,950 | $50,120 | $103,240 | 1.69 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 850 | $81,890 | $50,160 | $100,740 | 1.96 |
| Richmond, VA | 1,050 | $81,850 | $49,520 | $105,950 | 1.09 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,660 | $81,520 | $59,630 | $125,080 | 1.10 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 580 | $81,440 | $53,440 | $110,880 | 1.83 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 330 | $81,230 | $59,860 | $101,520 | 0.96 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,450 | $81,230 | $59,730 | $125,610 | 0.86 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 340 | $81,180 | $51,630 | $133,700 | 2.00 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 330 | $81,120 | $58,230 | $99,520 | 1.01 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 570 | $81,010 | $48,760 | $103,390 | 0.65 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 9,080 | $80,740 | $59,170 | $118,210 | 1.53 |
| El Paso, TX | 1,080 | $80,720 | $54,280 | $115,210 | 2.16 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 1,160 | $79,920 | $56,380 | $121,350 | 1.76 |
| Waco, TX | 350 | $79,620 | $59,490 | $101,150 | 1.86 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 550 | $79,490 | $57,220 | $122,770 | 0.46 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 630 | $79,150 | $59,130 | $101,680 | 0.87 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 660 | $78,990 | $55,220 | $107,310 | 1.34 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 960 | $78,910 | $43,130 | $168,820 | 1.67 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 3,260 | $78,740 | $49,100 | $104,160 | 1.72 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 750 | $78,680 | $47,840 | $106,270 | 0.46 |
| Cleveland, OH | 460 | $78,620 | $47,160 | $104,510 | 0.31 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4,170 | $78,400 | $50,040 | $112,710 | 0.98 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 380 | $78,180 | $52,490 | $122,310 | 0.82 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 1,690 | $78,150 | $38,500 | $104,420 | 1.05 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 7,790 | $77,900 | $45,660 | $120,840 | 1.18 |
| Columbus, OH | 910 | $77,830 | $51,220 | $106,950 | 0.56 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 8,030 | $77,430 | $57,550 | $106,760 | 1.67 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 770 | $76,600 | $60,890 | $101,120 | 1.31 |
| Springfield, MA | 430 | $76,480 | $49,040 | $129,480 | 1.46 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 1,870 | $76,420 | $47,980 | $106,200 | 1.13 |
The median is $77,440 a year ($37.23 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $47,980 and the highest-paid tenth over $121,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
227,760 in May 2025, and BLS projects +1.6% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Master's degree (BLS).
District of Columbia, with a median of $105,990 (among states with published figures).