Coaches and Scouts Salary in Kentucky (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$35,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $47,320
State Rank
#49 of 49
2,800 employed here

How much do Coaches and Scouts make in Kentucky?

Coaches and Scouts in Kentucky take home a median of $35,570 annually — roughly $17.10 an hour — which runs 25% below the national median of $47,320.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $21,810 while the top 10% make $75,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,640 and $50,820 a year.

Coaches and Scouts salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,810$10.49
25th percentile (early career)$28,640$13.77
50th percentile (median)$35,570$17.10
75th percentile (experienced)$50,820$24.43
90th percentile (top earners)$75,710$36.40

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 49th 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 Kentucky

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 Kentucky pay ($35,570) 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 Kentucky?
The median Coaches and Scouts salary in Kentucky is $35,570 per year, or about $17.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,810 at the entry level to $75,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Coaches and Scouts about 25% less than the national median of $47,320. Kentucky ranks 49th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Coaches and Scouts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,570 a year. About 2,800 Coaches and Scouts are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.