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Create educational programs and materials for corporate and academic settings. Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and bring current technology into instruction, giving educators guidelines for developing curricula and courses.
$58,000
Lower reported wage
$74,720
Median
$115,410
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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BLS 'Instructional Coordinators' (25-9031) — same SOC covers Instructional Designers and Curriculum Developers. Median $74,720.
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A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
Directly related study; compare portfolio work and the credential rules of your target setting. [1]
Plan learning materials and assessments, then improve them using learner feedback. [1]
Related instructional coordinators work in schools, districts, and education services; designers also work elsewhere. [1]
Usually full time; curriculum launches may create deadlines. [1]
Different learners, accessibility needs, and stakeholder feedback make revision central to the work. [1]
Experience may lead to curriculum leadership or learning-program management. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.