Instructional Coordinators Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $95,260 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.80
10th percentile $61,120
90th percentile $138,330
Employed locally 180
National median $74,720

Compare Instructional Coordinators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Santa Cruz, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Instructional Coordinators
in
Santa Cruz, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,120
    25th
    $74,350
    50th (median)
    $95,260
    75th
    $124,830
    90th
    $138,330

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Instructional Coordinators salary vs area income 87% Median Instructional Coordinators salary is 13% 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
    Napa, CA $127,810
    Modesto, CA $125,210
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $113,210
    Yuba City, CA $112,150
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $110,970
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $108,570

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Instructional Coordinators make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Instructional Coordinators in Santa Cruz, CA is $45.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.31 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Instructional Coordinators salaries?

    The median Instructional Coordinators salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 27.5% above 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Instructional Coordinators (10th percentile) earn around $61,120 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,350.