Instructional Coordinators - Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $61,270 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $29.46. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $26.64 and most workers in this occupation earn between $16.43 and $31.74 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $61,270 | ||
| National Hourly | $29.46 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $34,175 | $55,411 | $66,029 |
| Statewide Hourly | $16.43 | $26.64 | $31.74 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $31,478 | $52,227 | $62,602 |
| Hourly | $15.13 | $25.11 | $30.10 |
| Farmington Annual | $32,973 | $52,100 | $61,664 |
| Hourly | $15.85 | $25.05 | $29.65 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $51,177 | $79,606 | $93,821 |
| Hourly | $24.60 | $38.27 | $45.11 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $37,137 | $51,758 | $59,068 |
| Hourly | $17.85 | $24.88 | $28.40 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $31,478 | $52,227 | $62,602 |
| Hourly | $15.13 | $25.11 | $30.10 |
| Eastern Annual | $33,643 | $53,347 | $63,199 |
| Hourly | $16.17 | $25.65 | $30.38 |
| Northern Annual | $35,789 | $53,934 | $63,007 |
| Hourly | $17.21 | $25.93 | $30.29 |
| Southwestern Annual | $42,788 | $70,304 | $84,063 |
| Hourly | $20.57 | $33.80 | $40.41 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 520 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 35 percent and an estmated 700 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing faster than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 18 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 520 | 700 | 3.01% | 18 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 210 | 260 | 2.28% | 5 |
| Farmington | 20 | 30 | 1.91% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 60 | 80 | 3.42% | 2 |
| Santa Fe | 60 | 90 | 3.80% | 3 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 210 | 260 | 2.28% | 5 |
| Eastern | 90 | 110 | 1.95% | 2 |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | 80 | 110 | 3.27% | 3 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Instructional Coordinators usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 44% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 27% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 6% |
| First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession | 6% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Raton | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Curriculum and Instruction | |
| + UNM School of Continuing Education | ||
| Website:http://dce.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Curriculum and Instruction | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
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| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | * |
| Educational Services | 82.6% |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institution | * |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Org | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 2.6% |
| Social Assistance | 4.4% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum
- Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
- Career Technical Supervisor
- Consultant, Education
- Content Specialist
- Coordinator of Evaluation
- Course Developer
- Courseware Developer
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum Designer
- Curriculum Developer
- Curriculum Director
- Curriculum Facilitator
- Curriculum Specialist
- Curriculum Supervisor
- Curriculum Writer
- Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Department Chairperson
- Director, Instructional Material
- Education Consultant
- Educational Specialist
- Instructional Designer
- Instructional Developer
- Instructional Resource Teacher
- Instructional Systems Specialist
- Instructional Technologist
- Instructional Technology Director
- Literacy Consultant
- Literacy Specialist
- Material Planner
- Music Supervisor
- Principal
- Professional Development Director
- Program Developer
- School Standards Coach
- Special Education Director
- Special Services Coordinator
- Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Supervisor of Instruction
- Supervisor, Art
- Supervisor, Education
- Supervisor, Special Education
- Teacher, Consultant
- Technology Coordinator
- Vocational Coordinator