Instructional Coordinators vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Who Earns More?
Instructional Coordinators out-earn Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education by $13K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Instructional Coordinators land at $77,440 and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education at $63,970. The education gap is real: instructional coordinator programs typically require bachelor's degree, while elementary school teachers, except special education programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Instructional Coordinators is District of Columbia ($105,990); for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education it's Washington ($102,350).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Instructional Coordinators median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Instructional Coordinators or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Instructional Coordinators earn more nationally. The median is $77,440 for Instructional Coordinators versus $63,970 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, a difference of $13K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Instructional Coordinators or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Instructional Coordinators has the better 10-year outlook at 1.3% projected growth, compared to -2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Instructional Coordinators or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Instructional Coordinators typically requires bachelor's degree. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Instructional Coordinators get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Instructional Coordinators at $105,990/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Instructional Coordinators vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Instructional Coordinators earn $105,990 vs. $96,580 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.