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Best states for an instructional coordinator
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Dr. David De Jong
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for instructional coordinators in the United States. Instructional coordinator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for instructional coordinators.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of instructional coordinators in America is $67,000.
In order to get you the best states for instructional coordinators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the Midwest is best for instructional coordinators, and the Northeast is the worst. Washington, DC is the best city in the country for instructional coordinator jobs, where as District of Columbia is the best state in the country.
10 best states for instructional coordinators in 2025
1. District of Columbia
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 109 Average annual salary: $69,539 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
2. Connecticut
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 145 Average annual salary: $60,733 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
3. Delaware
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 170 Average annual salary: $55,074 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 3.3
4. Vermont
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 25 Average annual salary: $59,048 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
5. Idaho
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 238 Average annual salary: $53,420 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 3.53
6. Maine
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 53 Average annual salary: $54,397 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Virginia
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 404 Average annual salary: $55,354 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
8. Wyoming
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $56,335 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
9. Alabama
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 532 Average annual salary: $50,617 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 2.94
10. Oregon
Total instructional coordinator jobs: 173 Average annual salary: $54,042 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
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Detailed list of the best states for an instructional coordinator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $69,539 | $48,000 | 693,972 | 109 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $60,733 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 145 |
| 3 | Delaware | $55,074 | $38,000 | 961,939 | 170 |
| 4 | Vermont | $59,048 | $41,000 | 623,657 | 25 |
| 5 | Idaho | $53,420 | $38,000 | 1,716,943 | 238 |
| 6 | Maine | $54,397 | $38,000 | 1,335,907 | 53 |
| 7 | Virginia | $55,354 | $38,000 | 8,470,020 | 404 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $56,335 | $41,000 | 579,315 | 18 |
| 9 | Alabama | $50,617 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 532 |
| 10 | Oregon | $54,042 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 173 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $56,944 | $40,000 | 5,576,606 | 195 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $49,826 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 140 |
| 13 | New York | $56,526 | $39,000 | 19,849,399 | 467 |
| 14 | Washington | $56,350 | $41,000 | 7,405,743 | 225 |
| 15 | Kansas | $49,301 | $35,000 | 2,913,123 | 539 |
| 16 | Nevada | $52,630 | $37,000 | 2,998,039 | 76 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $52,295 | $36,000 | 6,859,819 | 457 |
| 18 | Alaska | $53,118 | $46,000 | 739,795 | 46 |
| 19 | Maryland | $54,890 | $37,000 | 6,052,177 | 240 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $49,648 | $34,000 | 1,342,795 | 84 |
| 21 | Michigan | $52,308 | $36,000 | 9,962,311 | 198 |
| 22 | Illinois | $52,327 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 382 |
| 23 | Ohio | $51,300 | $35,000 | 11,658,609 | 268 |
| 24 | Colorado | $50,992 | $37,000 | 5,607,154 | 211 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $46,235 | $33,000 | 2,088,070 | 321 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $49,692 | $34,000 | 1,815,857 | 35 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $51,697 | $35,000 | 9,005,644 | 255 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $47,255 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 349 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $43,283 | $31,000 | 3,004,279 | 445 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $47,456 | $32,000 | 1,059,639 | 40 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $47,287 | $32,000 | 12,805,537 | 330 |
| 32 | Texas | $47,350 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 577 |
| 33 | California | $48,624 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 884 |
| 34 | Iowa | $46,589 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 81 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $44,452 | $31,000 | 5,795,483 | 182 |
| 36 | Florida | $45,586 | $33,000 | 20,984,400 | 526 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $43,718 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 174 |
| 38 | Georgia | $46,151 | $33,000 | 10,429,379 | 302 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $38,265 | $28,000 | 3,930,864 | 431 |
| 40 | Arizona | $42,345 | $30,000 | 7,016,270 | 246 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $43,336 | $32,000 | 1,427,538 | 33 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $42,414 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 186 |
| 43 | Utah | $43,770 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 96 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $42,028 | $29,000 | 4,454,189 | 117 |
| 45 | Missouri | $44,388 | $32,000 | 6,113,532 | 152 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $35,990 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 120 |
| 47 | Montana | $36,796 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 39 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $35,983 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 75 |
| 49 | Indiana | $37,399 | $26,000 | 6,666,818 | 194 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,685 | $30,000 | 4,684,333 | 71 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $36,556 | $26,000 | 1,920,076 | 63 |
Highest paying states for instructional coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. Instructional Coordinator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $69,539 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $60,733 |
| 3 | Delaware | $55,074 |
| 4 | Vermont | $59,048 |
| 5 | Idaho | $53,420 |
| 6 | Maine | $54,397 |
| 7 | Virginia | $55,354 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $56,335 |
| 9 | Alabama | $50,617 |
| 10 | Oregon | $54,042 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $56,944 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $49,826 |
| 13 | New York | $56,526 |
| 14 | Washington | $56,350 |
| 15 | Kansas | $49,301 |
| 16 | Nevada | $52,630 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $52,295 |
| 18 | Alaska | $53,118 |
| 19 | Maryland | $54,890 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $49,648 |
| 21 | Michigan | $52,308 |
| 22 | Illinois | $52,327 |
| 23 | Ohio | $51,300 |
| 24 | Colorado | $50,992 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $46,235 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $49,692 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $51,697 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $47,255 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $43,283 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $47,456 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $47,287 |
| 32 | Texas | $47,350 |
| 33 | California | $48,624 |
| 34 | Iowa | $46,589 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $44,452 |
| 36 | Florida | $45,586 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $43,718 |
| 38 | Georgia | $46,151 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $38,265 |
| 40 | Arizona | $42,345 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $43,336 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $42,414 |
| 43 | Utah | $43,770 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $42,028 |
| 45 | Missouri | $44,388 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $35,990 |
| 47 | Montana | $36,796 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $35,983 |
| 49 | Indiana | $37,399 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,685 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $36,556 |
Expert opinions on the best states for instructional coordinators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for instructional coordinators to find work opportunities?
Dr. David De Jong
Assistant Professor, University of South Dakota
I believe that graduates of school leadership programs will have opportunities in all 50 states. As our current school leaders are burning out, there may be many openings to begin next fall.
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Updated January 8, 2025