Prevailing Wage for Instructional Coordinators
Prevailing wage requirements for Instructional Coordinators (SOC 25-9031) apply to every H-1B, E-3, and PERM green card petition tied to this occupation. DOL sets four experience-based wage levels for Curriculum Coordinators, Curriculum Specialists, and Instructional Designers, and the floor shifts considerably depending on where the worksite is located.
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Entry-level coordinators with limited professional experience in curriculum development or instructional design, typically working under direct supervision with narrowly defined tasks. Candidates new to the U.S. market or recent graduates filing their first sponsored position commonly fall here.
Professionals with moderate experience applying established instructional frameworks with some independence. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Instructional Coordinators, reflecting roles that require a completed degree and a few years of classroom or curriculum development experience.
Experienced coordinators who design complex curricula, lead cross-functional projects, or mentor junior staff. These professionals exercise significant independent judgment and typically hold advanced credentials or seven or more years of relevant instructional or curriculum leadership experience.
Senior or lead professionals such as Curriculum and Instruction Directors who set organizational learning strategy, oversee teams, and operate with full autonomy. This level reflects recognized subject-matter authority and extensive program ownership across a district, institution, or enterprise.
Prevailing Wage for Instructional Coordinators by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Know which wage level your title triggers
Titles like Curriculum Coordinator and Curriculum Specialist are often filed at Level 2, while Curriculum Director or Curriculum and Instruction Director routinely attract Level 3 or Level 4 filings. Confirm how your employer plans to classify the role before the LCA is submitted.
Watch for California metro wage premiums
Instructional Coordinator roles in Central Valley metros such as Modesto and Merced carry prevailing wages that rival or exceed San Jose at lower experience levels, an unusual inversion worth factoring in when evaluating California-based offers in this occupation.
Check whether bonuses count toward the floor
Some education-sector employers supplement base pay with performance stipends or signing bonuses. DOL requires the prevailing wage be met through the regular base rate alone; one-time payments and non-guaranteed stipends do not satisfy the floor for sponsored Instructional Coordinators positions.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 25-9031.00 alongside Instructional Coordinators, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Curriculum and Instruction Director Prevailing Wage
Curriculum and Instruction Director Prevailing Wage
Curriculum and Instruction Director positions fall under SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Curriculum Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Curriculum Coordinator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Curriculum Coordinator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Curriculum Director Prevailing Wage
Curriculum Director Prevailing Wage
Curriculum Director is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Curriculum Specialist Prevailing Wage
Curriculum Specialist Prevailing Wage
Curriculum Specialist positions fall under SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Education Specialist Prevailing Wage
Education Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Education Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Instructional Designer Prevailing Wage
Instructional Designer Prevailing Wage
Instructional Designer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Instructional Systems Specialist Prevailing Wage
Instructional Systems Specialist Prevailing Wage
Instructional Systems Specialist positions fall under SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Instructional Technologist Prevailing Wage
Instructional Technologist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Instructional Technologist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Learning Development Specialist Prevailing Wage
Learning Development Specialist Prevailing Wage
Learning Development Specialist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Program Administrator Prevailing Wage
Program Administrator Prevailing Wage
Program Administrator positions fall under SOC 25-9031.00 (Instructional Coordinators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Instructional Coordinators?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Instructional Coordinators from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program run by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages are collected through regional employer surveys and then calibrated across four experience levels using a formula published by OFLC. The employer must certify on the LCA that it will pay at least the applicable level wage for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level work under close supervision; Level 2 reflects moderate experience with some independence and is the most common filing level for this occupation; Level 3 applies to experienced professionals with complex responsibilities; Level 4 covers senior leadership roles like Curriculum and Instruction Director. Your level is determined by the actual job duties described in the petition, not the job title alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role differ so much from city to city?
OFLC uses metropolitan area wage data from BLS surveys, so the floor reflects what local employers actually pay. A Curriculum Specialist in Napa, CA sits in a market with high public-sector compensation; the same title in Ponce, PR reflects a very different regional economy. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, and the wage floor is drawn from that specific metro's OES data, not a national figure.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored Instructional Coordinators role?
An employer cannot certify an LCA if the offered wage falls below the prevailing wage floor. USCIS will deny an H-1B or E-3 petition lacking a certified LCA, and a PERM application with a below-floor wage will not survive DOL audit. The employer must either raise the offered salary to meet the applicable level or reclassify the role at a lower wage level if the duties genuinely support that classification.
How can I verify the prevailing wage for an Instructional Coordinators position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 25-9031 for any metropolitan area; select the correct experience level based on your duties and the employer's job description. You can also reference the O*NET profile for Instructional Coordinators to confirm the occupation scope. To find employers that have historically sponsored this role, Migrate Mate lets you filter by occupation and employer across visa types including H-1B and green card.
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