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Job outlook for instructional supervisors in the United States
Are instructional supervisor jobs in demand?
Instructional supervisor job and salary trends over time
Instructional supervisor jobs over time
Instructional supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,237 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,380 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,342 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,419 | 0.00% |
Average instructional supervisor salary over time
Instructional supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,970 | $39.89 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $81,478 | $39.17 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $79,240 | $38.10 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $76,973 | $37.01 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $75,571 | $36.33 | +2.4% |
Instructional supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for instructional supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 59 | 9% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 241 | 3% |
| 3 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 183 | 3% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 150 | 3% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 120 | 3% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 80 | 3% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 609 | 2% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 311 | 2% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 261 | 2% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 249 | 2% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 190 | 2% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 164 | 2% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 162 | 2% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 158 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 106 | 2% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 101 | 2% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 91 | 2% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 88 | 2% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 43 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 16 | 2% |
Most common cities for instructional supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $68,434 |
| 2 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $67,838 |
Instructional Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of instructional supervisor experts
Illinois State University
Western Illinois University
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
What will help Instructional Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Anthony Piña Ed.D.: Working with and leading people-including managing conflict-is undertaught in our current ed tech programs. Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning will continue to rise in importance. Those going into industry (and increasingly in academe) are expected to have skills in multimedia/video production and interactive authoring, e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate. Of course, an ed tech professional will be expected to be up-to-speed in the use and affordances of AI.
Hoyet Hemphill Ph.D.
IDT Program Coordinator and Graduate Advisor, Instructional Design and TechnologyWestern Illinois University
School of Engineering and Technology
What skills stand out on Instructional Supervisor resumes?
Hoyet Hemphill Ph.D.: For K12 positions compiled so far in Illinois, Instructional coaches appeared mostly in all the searches. The skills required for this position include having basic computer skills required, familiarity with MS Office Suite or similar, familiarity with online form creation and basic use of cloud-based systems (One Drive, Google Drive, etc.), multilingual abilities and teaching experience, management, and leadership experience required, such as instructional coach, team leader, or school administration, ability to use student data to drive instruction, excellent communication and organization skills, knowledge in educational technology tools and Google Suite. The majority of the duties/responsibilities includes designing and facilitating high-quality science professional development, supporting the implementation of high-quality instructional materials in K-12, providing support for teachers to understand and implement the Next Generation Science Standards, providing classroom support to teachers in effective instructional practices through modeling, coaching, mentoring, and co-teaching. The coach must be able to travel to various school sites, collaborates with administrators, teachers, and with district leaders, help develop the necessary school infrastructure to support effective program implementation through grade-level meetings, peer observations, and vertical team meetings based upon the scheduling in the school. Facilitates planning of lessons and analysis of student work, works collaboratively with other project team members to design, and provide various high-quality professional development experiences for project teachers and administrators, promotes instructional approaches in K-12 science that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the teaching and learning of science, collaborate well with Classroom Coaches, Academic Coaches, and other Elevate team members, etc.
Dr. Margaret Scott Ph.D.
Senior Instructor, University SupervisorUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations
What skills stand out on Instructional Supervisor resumes?
Dr. Margaret Scott Ph.D.: Some of the items I would expect to be included are experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators, experience with leadership of others within the school, knowledge and facilitation of work with academic standards and assessment, and experience working with and providing feedback to colleagues.
What soft skills should all Instructional Supervisors possess?
Dr. Margaret Scott Ph.D.: The instructional coach needs to have great people skills. Building trust and two-way respect are essential to a successful working relationship between the coach and educator. Also key is effective communication skills. The instructional coach must be a great listener, convey ideas clearly, and be willing to engage in conversations about instruction with the educators they support. They must also be able to craft good questions that provoke thought and reflection to help the educators they support become introspective. They need to be learners, constantly seeking out new ideas, research, and practices that we know to be effective with both students and adult learners. Effective instructional coaches also see themselves as partners with the educators they support.
What skills will help Instructional Supervisors earn the most?
Dr. Margaret Scott Ph.D.: In my experience, all of the skills mentioned previously will help them secure a position. Each district approaches the pay scale differently. Often, instructional coaches are paid on the teacher salary schedule but may receive an additional stipend. While the salary may not differ greatly from that of a teacher, it is seen as a beneficial experience to bridge the move from teaching to building leadership.