California Median
$97,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $77,440
State Rank
#4 of 51
20,950 employed here
How much does an Instructional Coordinator make in California?
An Instructional Coordinator working in California earns a median salary of $97,010 per year, or about $46.64 per hour. That is 25% above the national median of $77,440 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,740 while the top 10% make $152,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,560 and $126,380 a year.
Instructional Coordinator salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,740 | $24.39 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $66,560 | $32.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,010 | $46.64 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $126,380 | $60.76 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $152,260 | $73.20 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Instructional Coordinator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Instructional Coordinator salary in other states
District of Columbia $105,990Maryland $102,220Washington $97,250Connecticut $96,170New Jersey $96,090Hawaii $96,080Massachusetts $95,320Oregon $84,620Virginia $83,230Wisconsin $83,000Colorado $82,160New Hampshire $81,210Georgia $81,060New Mexico $80,870New York $80,560Minnesota $80,550Delaware $79,290Michigan $79,290Nebraska $79,150Texas $78,710Vermont $78,360Ohio $77,760Maine $76,700Wyoming $76,140Illinois $76,050Pennsylvania $75,580North Dakota $75,340Iowa $74,970Tennessee $74,390Alaska $72,320Missouri $72,080West Virginia $69,600Alabama $69,000Nevada $67,410Arkansas $67,100Indiana $66,300Utah $65,780South Carolina $65,460Kansas $64,750Oklahoma $63,980Kentucky $63,640North Carolina $63,340Louisiana $63,120Rhode Island $63,110Idaho $63,030Arizona $62,620Mississippi $61,830Montana $60,920Florida $60,790South Dakota $57,910
Working as an Instructional Coordinator in California
Nationally, about 228,000 people work as Instructional Coordinators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($97,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Instructional Coordinator make in California?
The median Instructional Coordinator salary in California is $97,010 per year, or about $46.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,740 at the entry level to $152,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Instructional Coordinators about 25% more than the national median of $77,440. California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Instructional Coordinators?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $97,010 a year. About 20,950 Instructional Coordinators are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.