SOC 272022

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Excludes "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).

National Median

$45,920

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$45,920

Entry Level (10th pct)

$27,490

Experienced (90th pct)

$93,980

Total Employed

250,940

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$27,490 - $33,960
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$33,960 - $61,930
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$61,930 - $93,980

Highest Paying Locations for Coaches and Scouts

Corvallis, OR

$93,640

+103.9% vs national

Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

$66,730

+45.3% vs national

Farmington, NM

$66,680

+45.2% vs national

Tuscaloosa, AL

$66,530

+44.9% vs national

Salisbury, MD

$65,080

+41.7% vs national

Coaches and Scouts Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Corvallis, OR	$93,640	120
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$66,730	120
Farmington, NM	$66,680	40
Tuscaloosa, AL	$66,530	210
Salisbury, MD	$65,080	80
Maryland nonmetropolitan area	$64,530	90
Flint, MI	$62,630	N/A
Fairbanks-College, AK	$62,520	50
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$62,440	170
Arecibo, PR	$62,230	50
Albany, OR	$62,070	70
Lake Charles, LA	$61,900	240
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$61,280	250
Bangor, ME	$61,270	130
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$60,640	180
Wyoming	$60,640	390
New Jersey	$60,350	5,950
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$60,310	400
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$60,120	130
Baton Rouge, LA	$59,780	690
District of Columbia	$59,740	650
Morgantown, WV	$59,590	160
Maryland	$59,470	3,530
Paducah, KY-IL	$59,120	30
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$58,850	2,030
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$58,810	530
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$58,780	320
Lexington Park, MD	$58,710	100
Rochester, MN	$58,480	170
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$58,430	280
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$58,400	10,670
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$58,260	160
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$58,180	130
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$57,950	1,430
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$57,670	30
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$57,580	240
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$57,000	210
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$56,630	100
Auburn-Opelika, AL	$56,620	270
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$56,210	380
Iowa City, IA	$54,820	220
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$54,660	110
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$54,520	2,600
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$54,070	4,400
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$53,890	90
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$53,640	240
New Haven, CT	$53,630	860
Lafayette, LA	$53,420	220
Rome, GA	$53,400	80
Connecticut	$53,250	4,030

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Coaches and Scouts?

The national median annual salary for Coaches and Scouts is $45,920, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Coaches and Scoutss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Coaches and Scoutss is Corvallis, OR, with a median salary of $93,640.

How much can an experienced Coaches and Scouts make?

Top-earning Coaches and Scoutss (90th percentile) make $93,980 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.