Instructional Coordinators Salary
Instructional Coordinators in Arecibo, PR make a median of $36,110 a year, or about $17.36 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $36,110 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $510/month, or 20.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $36K get you in Arecibo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Arecibo
Pay for instructional coordinators in Arecibo runs about 53% below the U.S. median of $77K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $510/month, 19.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Arecibo can be a reasonable trade-off for instructional coordinatorss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for instructional coordinators in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $34K | $34K |
| Ponce | $37K | $37K |
| Mayaguez | $34K | $34K |
| Aguadilla | $35K | $35K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level instructional coordinators (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Instructional Coordinators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Instructional Coordinators salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $106K | +37% | 1,220 |
| Maryland | $102K | +32% | 4,350 |
| Washington | $97K | +26% | 4,720 |
| California | $97K | +25% | 20,950 |
| Connecticut | $96K | +24% | 1,780 |
| New Jersey | $96K | +24% | 3,770 |
| Hawaii | $96K | +24% | 1,130 |
| Massachusetts | $95K | +23% | 6,170 |
| Oregon | $85K | +9% | 2,940 |
| Virginia | $83K | +7% | 5,830 |
| Wisconsin | $83K | +7% | 2,130 |
| Colorado | $82K | +6% | 3,400 |
| New Hampshire | $81K | +5% | 510 |
| Georgia | $81K | +5% | 7,830 |
| New Mexico | $81K | +4% | 510 |
| New York | $81K | +4% | 18,730 |
| Minnesota | $81K | +4% | 3,130 |
| Delaware | $79K | +2% | 980 |
| Michigan | $79K | +2% | 5,680 |
| Nebraska | $79K | +2% | 1,370 |
| Texas | $79K | +2% | 31,970 |
| Vermont | $78K | +1% | 730 |
| Ohio | $78K | +0% | 3,510 |
| Maine | $77K | -1% | 480 |
| Wyoming | $76K | -2% | 290 |
| Illinois | $76K | -2% | 10,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $76K | -2% | 7,540 |
| North Dakota | $75K | -3% | 650 |
| Iowa | $75K | -3% | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $74K | -4% | 4,120 |
| Alaska | $72K | -7% | 550 |
| Missouri | $72K | -7% | 3,110 |
| West Virginia | $70K | -10% | 730 |
| Alabama | $69K | -11% | 2,040 |
| Nevada | $67K | -13% | 1,130 |
| Arkansas | $67K | -13% | 1,300 |
| Indiana | $66K | -14% | 2,640 |
| Utah | $66K | -15% | 3,680 |
| South Carolina | $65K | -15% | 4,370 |
| Kansas | $65K | -16% | 1,950 |
| Oklahoma | $64K | -17% | 2,540 |
| Kentucky | $64K | -18% | 3,380 |
| North Carolina | $63K | -18% | 8,260 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -18% | 2,140 |
| Rhode Island | $63K | -19% | 1,240 |
| Idaho | $63K | -19% | 1,490 |
| Arizona | $63K | -19% | 6,560 |
| Mississippi | $62K | -20% | 1,840 |
| Montana | $61K | -21% | 740 |
| Florida | $61K | -22% | 18,030 |
| South Dakota | $58K | -25% | 500 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 (all 50 states + DC)
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Frequently asked questions
Can a instructional coordinator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $36K, rent takes 19.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $510/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for instructional coordinators in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new instructional coordinators typically earn — is $24K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,429/month. At HUD’s $510/month FMR, rent would take 36% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is instructional coordinator a high-paying job in Arecibo?
Local pay runs 53% below the national median — $36K here vs. $77K nationally.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for instructional coordinators?
Arecibo pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $77K — that’s -53%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $36K — below the national median.
How much do instructional coordinators make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $36,110 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,820, and experienced instructional coordinators can clear $51,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,588/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $510/month, which eats 19.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a instructional coordinators salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median instructional coordinators salary is worth about $36,110 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do instructional coordinators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.