SOC 25-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Instructional Coordinators — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $78,710 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,440.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $78,710 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,440. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $65,920 and $98,700. The lowest tenth earn under $52,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $106,070.
The area has 31,970 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Texas ranks number 21st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $100,770. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 209th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,490 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $65,920 | −14.9% |
| Median (50th) | $78,710 | +1.6% |
| 75th | $98,700 | +27.5% |
| 90th | $106,070 | +37.0% |
| Mean | $81,800 | +5.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $100,770 | 80 | |
| 2 | Laredo | $90,070 | 200 | |
| 3 | Wichita Falls | $86,260 | 250 | |
| 4 | San Angelo | $83,790 | 210 | |
| 5 | Longview | $83,260 | 390 | |
| 6 | Tyler | $82,280 | 180 | |
| 7 | Sherman | $82,200 | 140 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $81,950 | 310 | |
| 9 | McAllen | $81,890 | 850 | |
| 10 | Dallas | $80,740 | 9,080 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $78,710 goes as far as $81,061 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,061US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,710 a year, 1.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,490 to $106,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 31,970 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $100,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Instructional Coordinators in Texas?
The median annual wage is $78,710, or $37.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,440, so pay in Texas is 1.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Texas earns more than $106,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $100,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 31,970 jobs in this occupation in Texas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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