Median Salary
$47,320
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$22.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$98,860
entry level starts ~$28,790
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 249,000 employed
How much do Coaches and Scouts make?
The median pay for Coaches and Scouts in the United States is $47,320 per year — about $22.75 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $28,790, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $98,860.
That is $14,070 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Coaches and Scouts salary range by percentile
Half of all Coaches and Scouts earn between $35,330 and $64,710 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,790 | $13.84 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,330 | $16.99 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,320 | $22.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,710 | $31.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,860 | $47.53 |
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Highest-paying states for Coaches and Scouts
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Jersey leads the country for Coaches and Scouts pay at $76,700 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($65,360) and Louisiana ($60,960). At the other end, Kentucky posts the lowest median at $35,570 — a gap of $41,130 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Coaches and Scouts salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New Jersey $76,700District of Columbia $65,360Louisiana $60,960Vermont $59,990New York $59,920Hawaii $55,860Massachusetts $55,130Connecticut $54,790Rhode Island $53,630Arizona $53,130West Virginia $52,050New Hampshire $51,490Nevada $51,020Maryland $50,590New Mexico $49,980Wyoming $49,420Iowa $49,350Illinois $49,120Oregon $48,960Pennsylvania $48,730Georgia $48,210Minnesota $48,050Washington $48,030Montana $48,020Nebraska $47,810California $47,660Colorado $47,110Michigan $47,050Idaho $46,600Ohio $46,530Virginia $46,290Utah $45,680Delaware $45,200Wisconsin $44,800Indiana $44,480North Carolina $43,840Maine $43,640South Carolina $42,950Kansas $42,900Missouri $42,790Alaska $41,170Oklahoma $41,160Florida $39,370Arkansas $38,930Tennessee $37,780North Dakota $37,100Texas $36,510South Dakota $36,360Kentucky $35,570
Workforce and education
About 249,000 people work as Coaches and Scouts in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $60,160 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Coaches and Scouts make in the United States?
The median Coaches and Scouts salary in the United States is $47,320 per year, or about $22.75 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $28,790, while the top 10% of earners make $98,860 or more.
How does Coaches and Scouts pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Coaches and Scouts median of $47,320 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Coaches and Scouts the most?
New Jersey is the highest-paying state for Coaches and Scouts, with a median salary of $76,700 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Coaches and Scouts need?
For most positions, a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Coaches and Scouts work in the United States?
About 249,000 people were employed as Coaches and Scouts in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.