Coaches and Scouts Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Coaches and Scouts in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$47,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $47,320
State Rank
#26 of 49
31,150 employed here

How much do Coaches and Scouts make in California?

Coaches and Scouts in California take home a median of $47,660 annually — roughly $22.91 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $47,320.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,920 while the top 10% make $92,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,260 and $64,220 a year.

Coaches and Scouts salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,920$17.27
25th percentile (early career)$38,260$18.39
50th percentile (median)$47,660$22.91
75th percentile (experienced)$64,220$30.88
90th percentile (top earners)$92,150$44.30

How California compares

California ranks 26th out of 49 states and territories for Coaches and Scouts pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$76,700
2District of Columbia$65,360
3Louisiana$60,960
4Vermont$59,990
5New York$59,920

Working as Coaches and Scouts in California

Nationally, about 249,000 people work as Coaches and Scouts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($47,660) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Coaches and Scouts make in California?
The median Coaches and Scouts salary in California is $47,660 per year, or about $22.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,920 at the entry level to $92,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Coaches and Scouts about 1% more than the national median of $47,320. California ranks 26th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Coaches and Scouts?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,660 a year. About 31,150 Coaches and Scouts are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.