Coaches and Scouts Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$36,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $47,320
State Rank
#47 of 49
15,300 employed here

How much do Coaches and Scouts make in Texas?

Coaches and Scouts in Texas take home a median of $36,510 annually — roughly $17.55 an hour — which runs 23% below the national median of $47,320.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $22,340 while the top 10% make $78,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,840 and $52,050 a year.

Coaches and Scouts salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,340$10.74
25th percentile (early career)$28,840$13.87
50th percentile (median)$36,510$17.55
75th percentile (experienced)$52,050$25.02
90th percentile (top earners)$78,720$37.85

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 47th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($36,510) 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 Texas?
The median Coaches and Scouts salary in Texas is $36,510 per year, or about $17.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,340 at the entry level to $78,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Coaches and Scouts about 23% less than the national median of $47,320. Texas ranks 47th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Coaches and Scouts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,510 a year. About 15,300 Coaches and Scouts are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.