Instructional Coordinator salary
From 610 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-9031: Instructional Coordinators
- Also filed as: Instructional Designer
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 48% of Instructional Coordinator filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Think Academy International Education. 11 filings (2% of the total), median $90,126.
- Median up 21% since FY2020. From $61,222 in FY2020 to $74,100 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Instructional Coordinator H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 610 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Instructional Coordinator jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-9031, Instructional Coordinators). The median base salary is $70,387, 43% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,226 and $85,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 48% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (67), and Think Academy International Education is the employer that files the most (11).
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Top employers for Instructional Coordinator
University of Michigan10 filings · 2%$82,527
Employers with the most Instructional Coordinator filings. Bar: share of all Instructional Coordinator filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 48% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 9% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $62,450 | 276 |
| Level II · Qualified | $74,755 | 181 |
| Level III · Experienced | $86,403 | 73 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $100,157 | 51 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Instructional Coordinator pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 13 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $70,886 | 67 |
| San Jose, CA | $90,126 | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $72,400 | 38 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,461 | 34 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,640 | 31 |
| Washington, DC | $75,903 | 26 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,000 | 17 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,755 | 15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,427 | 14 |
| Atlanta, GA | $70,387 | 13 |
| Chicago, IL | $84,906 | 13 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $82,527 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,304 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Instructional Coordinator does
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Typical tasks
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
- Advise and teach students.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Instructional Coordinators), the median annual wage was $77,440 in May 2025, with 227,760 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $70,387, 9% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,538 | $47,980 |
| 25th percentile | $60,226 | $60,780 |
| Median | $70,387 | $77,440 |
| 75th percentile | $85,000 | $98,820 |
| 90th percentile | $104,000 | $121,670 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,538 |
| 25th | $60,226 |
| 50th (median) | $70,387 |
| 75th | $85,000 |
| 90th | $104,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $61,222 | $52,000 | $70,715 | 286 |
| FY2021 | $62,837 | $54,727 | $75,000 | 271 |
| FY2022 | $62,400 | $53,282 | $75,000 | 287 |
| FY2023 | $64,397 | $55,676 | $75,746 | 342 |
| FY2024 | $65,000 | $56,000 | $79,702 | 280 |
| FY2025 | $66,737 | $58,926 | $80,000 | 337 |
| FY2026 | $74,100 | $65,936 | $91,548 | 273 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Instructional Coordinator make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Instructional Coordinator jobs is $70,387 (610 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,226 and $85,000.
What does an entry-level Instructional Coordinator earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $62,450. Level I accounts for 48% of Instructional Coordinator filings.
Do H-1B Instructional Coordinators earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($70,387) is 9% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($77,440, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.