Instructional coordinators
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$74,720
~$36/hr · ~$6,227/mo
US Jobs
233K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Instructional coordinators perform high-level knowledge work including curriculum development, data analysis, and educational material review, all of which are digital-first tasks highly susceptible to AI augmentation. While the role requires significant interpersonal interaction for teacher coaching and stakeholder management, the core 'product'—curricula and instructional strategies—can be generated and optimized much faster using generative AI and advanced analytics.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CABEST VALUE | $125,210 | Above avg (105.1) | $119,104 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $105,390 | Below avg (89.9) | $117,233 |
| Napa, CA | $127,810 | Above avg (111.8) | $114,294 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $110,970 | Average (98.6) | $112,573 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $109,710 | Average (98.9) | $110,947 |
| Yuba City, CA | $112,150 | Above avg (103.8) | $108,067 |
| Yakima, WA | $104,410 | Average (97.9) | $106,647 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $108,570 | Average (102.4) | $106,037 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $113,210 | Above avg (109.1) | $103,776 |
| Montgomery, AL | $92,750 | Below avg (89.9) | $103,128 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $108,890 | Above avg (105.9) | $102,833 |
| Merced, CA | $102,400 | Average (99.6) | $102,793 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $93,800 | Below avg (91.5) | $102,493 |
| Visalia, CA | $102,690 | Average (101.5) | $101,192 |
| El Centro, CA | $101,130 | Average (100.2) | $100,978 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$36/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,227/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)