Sports Coach Salary
Sports coaches teach amateur and professional athletes, developing training programs and game strategies.
Sports Coach Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level sports coachs earn around $26,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $46,000. Senior-level sports coachs can earn $82,000 or more.
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The salary range for sports coachs varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $24,000, while the top 10% earn $88,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $44,900 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $88,000 |
Sports Coach Salary by State
Sports Coach salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $76,330, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $37,267.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $76,330 | Details → |
| #2 California | $61,962 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $60,615 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $55,676 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $54,778 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $51,635 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $51,635 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $50,288 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $49,390 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $49,390 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $47,145 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $47,145 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $47,145 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $46,696 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $45,349 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $45,349 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $44,002 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $44,002 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $43,553 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $43,553 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $43,553 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $43,553 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $43,104 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $42,655 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $42,655 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $42,206 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $41,757 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $41,757 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $41,308 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $41,308 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $41,308 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $41,308 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $40,859 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $40,410 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $40,410 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $40,410 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $40,410 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $40,410 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $39,961 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $39,961 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $39,961 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $39,512 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $39,512 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $39,063 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $39,063 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $39,063 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $38,614 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $37,716 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $37,716 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $37,267 | Details → |
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- ● Develop game strategies and practice plans
- ● Coach athletes during practices and games
- ● Evaluate player performance
- ● Recruit and scout new talent
- ● Promote sportsmanship and team building
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 12% growth over the next decade
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