Instructional Coordinators Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $64,430 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.98
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $94,110
Employed locally 120
National median $74,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $59,420
    50th (median)
    $64,430
    75th
    $78,590
    90th
    $94,110

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Instructional Coordinators salary vs area income 91% Median Instructional Coordinators salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Instructional Coordinators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $127,810
    Modesto, CA $125,210
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $113,210
    Yuba City, CA $112,150
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $110,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $109,710

    Nearby metros — Instructional Coordinators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $102,690
    District of Columbia $102,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,720
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,410
    California $97,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,750

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Instructional Coordinators make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Instructional Coordinators in Ames, IA is $30.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.17 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Instructional Coordinators salaries?

    The median Instructional Coordinators salary in Ames, IA is 13.8% below the national median of $74,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Instructional Coordinators in Ames?

    Entry-level Instructional Coordinators (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,420.