How to become instructional coordinatorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$77,440

25th–75th pct. $60,780–$98,820

Top pay (est.)

$158,200

Top 10% $121,670

Pay in 5 years

$89,300est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$102,900est.

$88,500–$119,400

Outlook score

57/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

50%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+1.6%

23K openings / yr

How to become instructional coordinators

Typical education

Master's degree

BLS

Related experience

5 years or more

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Instructional Coordinators

Key skills

Learning Strategies

4.8

Reading Comprehension

4.6

Writing

4.5

Active Listening

4.4

Speaking

4.4

Instructing

4.2

Monitoring

4.2

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training

6.1

English Language

4.6

Administrative

4.6

Computers and Electronics

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Administration and Management

3.8

Mathematics

3.7

Philosophy and Theology

3.6

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsTraining and Teaching OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCoaching and Developing OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAnalyzing Data or InformationMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Master's degree

60%

Bachelor's degree

25%

Post-master's certificate

11%

Professional degree

Training before entry

None / short demo

40%

1–2 years

22%

Up to 1 month

15%

6–12 months

11%

2–4 years

11%

Related work experience

2–4 years

32%

6–8 years

28%

4–6 years

17%

None

11%

1–2 years

11%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as instructional coordinators

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Related occupations

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1	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.	$63,970	46/100	28%
2	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	$72,040	45/100	36%
3	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.	$64,370	40/100	45%
4	Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.	$41,670	49/100	39%
5	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.	$38,140	62/100	16%
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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.