Instructional Coordinators Salary
Instructional Coordinators in Springfield, MO make a median of $64,600 a year, or about $31.06 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.58), which stretches that salary to about $72,928 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,095/month, or 25.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $65K get you in Springfield?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (88.58). 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 Springfield
Pay for instructional coordinators in Springfield runs about 17% below the U.S. median of $77K. Rent runs $1,095/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.58 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for instructional coordinators in metros near Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $76K | $80K |
| Kansas City | $76K | $82K |
| Columbia | $62K | $69K |
| Joplin | $62K | $72K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, MO
Entry-level instructional coordinators (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $44K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a instructional coordinator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $65K, rent takes 25.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,095/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for instructional coordinators in Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new instructional coordinators typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,085/month. At HUD’s $1,095/month FMR, rent would take 35% 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 Springfield?
Local pay runs 17% below the national median — $65K here vs. $77K nationally. Cost of living is 11% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for instructional coordinators?
Springfield pays $65K median vs. the U.S. average of $77K — that’s -17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $73K — below the national median.
How much do instructional coordinators make in Springfield, MO?
The median is $64,600 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,420, and experienced instructional coordinators can clear $95,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,295/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,095/month, which eats 25.5% 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 Springfield?
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity of 88.58 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median instructional coordinators salary is worth about $72,928 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.