Instructional Coordinators vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Instructional Coordinatorss out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys by $41K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Instructional Coordinatorss land at $77,440 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys at $36,780. The education gap is real: instructional coordinator programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Instructional Coordinatorss is District of Columbia ($105,990); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys it's Washington ($49,120).
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 Coordinatorss or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys?
Instructional Coordinatorss earn more nationally. The median is $77,440 for Instructional Coordinatorss versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys, a difference of $41K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Instructional Coordinators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Instructional Coordinators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Instructional Coordinators typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Instructional Coordinatorss get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Instructional Coordinatorss 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. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Instructional Coordinatorss earn $105,990 vs. $46,920 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.