Oversees a school or university's response to sex discrimination, sexual harassment and assault reports under federal Title IX law. BLS does not publish separate figures for equal opportunity representatives and officers; it counts them within equal opportunity representative and officer (SOC 13-1041), whose median pay is $80,730 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
- SOC 13-1041
- Business and Financial Operations
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Title IX Coordinator in four numbers
- Median pay
- $80,730a year, or $38.81/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $48KTop 10% $134K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +3.8%About as fast as averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+3.8%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +3.8% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 32,700436,400 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 2025436.4K
- Projected 2035453.1K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 436.4K Projected 2035 453.1K - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Some college14.1%
- Bachelor's65.8%
- Post-bacc certificate4.4%
- Master's11.9%
- Post-master’s certificate1.1%
- Professional degree2.8%
Highest education held by equal opportunity representatives and officers Segment Value Some college 14.1% Bachelor's 65.8% Post-bacc certificate 4.4% Master's 11.9% Post-master’s certificate 1.1% Professional degree 2.8%
Also advertised as: Title IX Officer, Title IX Investigator, Director of Title IX, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, Equity Compliance Officer.
Pay
How much do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers make?
Every title ix coordinator in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$80,730
Middle half earn $61,280 to $109,010
- 10th
- $48,220
- 25th
- $61,280
- 75th
- $109,010
- 90th
- $133,720
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,220 |
| 25th | $61,280 |
| Median | $80,730 |
| 75th | $109,010 |
| 90th | $133,720 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $80,730
- Median hourly wage
- $38.81/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $88,400
- People employed
- 417,070
Versus all US occupations
At $80,730, Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers earn 58% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $29,750 a year.
Versus business and financial operations occupations
The median is typical for the Business and Financial Operations group, where the middle occupation pays $80,730.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $133,720 or more while the bottom 10% earn $48,220, a gap of 2.8×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 60% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
District of Columbia pays the most at $111,030, and still leads at $101,027 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1District of Columbia | $111,030 | $101,027 | 4,380 |
| 2Massachusetts | $102,060 | $96,504 | 13,190 |
| 3New Jersey | $100,000 | $91,908 | 13,310 |
| 4California | $96,980 | $87,590 | 49,880 |
| 5Connecticut | $91,810 | $88,611 | 3,610 |
| 6Delaware | $91,050 | $91,225 | 2,150 |
| 7Vermont | $90,420 | $92,305 | 1,960 |
| 8New York | $90,080 | $83,468 | 23,500 |
| 9Washington | $88,790 | $82,971 | 11,130 |
| 10Rhode Island | $87,620 | $85,667 | 970 |
Job outlook
Is Title IX Coordinator a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
About as fast as average. +3.8% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | +3.8% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
About as fast as average
BLS projects employment of Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers to change 3.8% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 16,700 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 32,700 openings are projected each year, 7.5% of the 436,400 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Title IX Coordinator
Most Title IX coordinators have a bachelor's degree, and many hold a master's in higher education or student affairs or a law degree. Common backgrounds include student conduct, residence life, human resources, compliance and law. Knowledge of Title IX regulations, due process and trauma-informed interviewing is essential.
The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) offers widely used certification training for coordinators, investigators and decision-makers. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights publishes the regulations and guidance institutions must follow, and the rules have changed several times in recent years, so ongoing training is part of the job. Many people start as investigators before becoming coordinators.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Medium preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as equal opportunity representatives and officers.
- Bachelor's Degree65.8%
- Some College Courses14.1%
- Master's Degree11.9%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate4.4%
- First Professional Degree2.8%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 65.8% |
| Some College Courses | 14.1% |
| Master's Degree | 11.9% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 4.4% |
| First Professional Degree | 2.8% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Title IX Coordinator do?
Every school district, college and university that receives federal funding must designate a Title IX coordinator. The coordinator makes sure the institution responds properly to reports of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and pregnancy discrimination, and that athletics and programs treat students fairly.
When a report comes in, the coordinator meets with the person affected, explains options, arranges supportive measures such as class or housing changes, and oversees the grievance process, which may include formal investigations and hearings. Coordinators also train students and staff, keep detailed records, track policy changes from the U.S. Department of Education and the courts, and report on patterns to leadership.
Day-to-day tasks
- Receive and assess reports of sex discrimination and harassment
- Meet with affected students and explain their options
- Arrange supportive measures such as schedule or housing changes
- Oversee investigations and grievance hearings
- Train students, faculty and staff on policies
- Maintain detailed case records and reports
- Update policies to reflect changes in federal regulations
Typical tasks, researched by NueCareer from the sources below.
Working conditions and hours
Title IX coordinators work at colleges, universities and K-12 school districts, usually in student affairs, compliance or general counsel offices. The work involves office meetings, investigations and training sessions. Cases are sensitive and can be emotionally heavy. Urgent reports sometimes require after-hours responses.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeSeated for more than half the working day.
Standing
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayHandling conflict situations at least monthly.
Cost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Active Listening4.3
- Reading Comprehension4.1
- Speaking4.0
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Writing3.9
- Active Learning3.8
- Monitoring3.4
- Learning Strategies3.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.3 |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 |
| Speaking | 4.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 |
| Writing | 3.9 |
| Active Learning | 3.8 |
| Monitoring | 3.4 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Social Perceptiveness4.0
- Complex Problem Solving3.8
- Judgment and Decision Making3.6
- Persuasion3.3
- Systems Analysis3.3
- Systems Evaluation3.3
- Coordination3.1
- Service Orientation3.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 |
| Persuasion | 3.3 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.3 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.3 |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
- Compliance software
- Human resources software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Title IX Coordinator?
NueCareer estimate (Holland code SEC) built on O*NET's Equal Opportunity Representative and Officer profile, scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Title IX Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 1 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 5 |
| Enterprising | 5 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around leading, persuading, selling and making decisions, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Enterprising5.4
- Conventional5.2
- Social4.8
- Investigative3.0
- Artistic1.7
- Realistic1.2
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with equal opportunity representatives and officers highlighted
- Financial Advisor$105,070
- Accountant$83,680
- Insurance Underwriter$81,370
- Coroner$80,730
- Title IX Coordinator$80,730
- Claims Adjuster, Examiner, and Investigator$78,000
- Loan Officer$76,690
- Human Resources Specialist$75,940
- Appraiser and Assessor of Real Estate$67,960
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | $105,070 |
| Accountant | $83,680 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $81,370 |
| Coroner | $80,730 |
| Title IX Coordinator | $80,730 |
| Claims Adjuster, Examiner, and Investigator | $78,000 |
| Loan Officer | $76,690 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $75,940 |
| Appraiser and Assessor of Real Estate | $67,960 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Title IX Coordinator: frequently asked questions
How much do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers make?
BLS does not publish a separate wage for equal opportunity representatives and officers. It counts them within equal opportunity representative and officer, whose median pay is $80,730 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of that occupation earn between $61,280 and $109,010, and the top 10% earn $133,720 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Title IX Coordinator?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as medium preparation. BLS also lists moderate-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 65.8% hold bachelor's degree.
Is Title IX Coordinator a growing career?
It is stable rather than fast-growing: employment is projected to change 3.8% over 2025–2035, about the same as the 3.5% projected across all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 32,700 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Title IX Coordinator do?
Every school district, college and university that receives federal funding must designate a Title IX coordinator. A typical task: receive and assess reports of sex discrimination and harassment. Employers most often ask for Data base user interface and query software, Document management software, Electronic mail software.
Which states pay Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers the most?
The highest state medians for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers are District of Columbia ($111,030), Massachusetts ($102,060), New Jersey ($100,000) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Title IX Coordinator?
O*NET scores Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers highest on the Enterprising, Conventional and Social interest areas, so the work mixes leading, persuading, selling and making decisions with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ESFJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.