Coaches and Scouts Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for coaches and scouts is $47,320, or — per hour. About 248,950 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $76,700 in New Jersey to $35,570 in Kentucky.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 49 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $76,700 | — | 5,670 | 0.83 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $65,360 | — | 630 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $60,960 | — | 2,550 | 0.82 |
| 4 | Vermont | $59,990 | — | 630 | 1.29 |
| 5 | New York | $59,920 | — | 11,220 | 0.72 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $55,860 | — | 760 | 0.76 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $55,130 | — | 6,310 | 1.08 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $54,790 | — | 4,070 | 1.50 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $53,630 | — | 1,170 | 1.46 |
| 10 | Arizona | $53,130 | — | 4,120 | 0.79 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $52,050 | — | 910 | 0.81 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $51,490 | — | 870 | 0.79 |
| 13 | Nevada | $51,020 | — | 2,390 | 0.96 |
| 14 | Maryland | $50,590 | — | 3,960 | 0.90 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $49,980 | — | 590 | 0.42 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $49,420 | — | 470 | 1.05 |
| 17 | Iowa | $49,350 | — | 3,410 | 1.37 |
| 18 | Illinois | $49,120 | — | 8,840 | 0.91 |
| 19 | Oregon | $48,960 | — | 3,930 | 1.25 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $48,730 | — | 8,170 | 0.84 |
| 21 | Georgia | $48,210 | — | 4,510 | 0.58 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $48,050 | — | 4,680 | 0.99 |
| 23 | Washington | $48,030 | — | 11,790 | 2.07 |
| 24 | Montana | $48,020 | — | 990 | 1.21 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $47,810 | — | 1,180 | 0.72 |
| 26 | California | $47,660 | — | 31,150 | 1.07 |
| 27 | Colorado | $47,110 | — | 4,120 | 0.90 |
| 28 | Michigan | $47,050 | — | 7,910 | 1.12 |
| 29 | Idaho | $46,600 | — | 1,410 | 1.02 |
| 30 | Ohio | $46,530 | — | 13,150 | 1.48 |
| 31 | Virginia | $46,290 | — | 6,810 | 1.03 |
| 32 | Utah | $45,680 | — | 2,940 | 1.06 |
| 33 | Delaware | $45,200 | — | 600 | 0.77 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $44,800 | — | 5,480 | 1.16 |
| 35 | Indiana | $44,480 | — | 5,960 | 1.16 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $43,840 | — | 8,530 | 1.08 |
| 37 | Maine | $43,640 | — | 1,060 | 1.03 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $42,950 | — | 3,310 | 0.90 |
| 39 | Kansas | $42,900 | — | 3,300 | 1.44 |
| 40 | Missouri | $42,790 | — | 4,730 | 1.01 |
| 41 | Alaska | $41,170 | — | 350 | 0.68 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $41,160 | — | 2,420 | 0.88 |
| 43 | Florida | $39,370 | — | 18,120 | 1.14 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $38,930 | — | 2,070 | 0.99 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $37,780 | — | 6,250 | 1.19 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $37,100 | — | 1,180 | 1.72 |
| 47 | Texas | $36,510 | — | 15,300 | 0.68 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $36,360 | — | 1,290 | 1.76 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $35,570 | — | 2,800 | 0.87 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do coaches and scouts make?
The median annual wage for coaches and scouts in the United States is $47,320, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $28,790, and the top 10% earn $98,860.
How many coaches and scouts are employed in the U.S.?
About 248,950 people work as coaches and scouts nationwide.
Which state pays coaches and scouts the most?
New Jersey pays the most at a median of $76,700, followed by District of Columbia ($65,360) and Louisiana ($60,960).
Which state pays coaches and scouts the least?
Kentucky has the lowest median at $35,570.
Where are coaches and scouts jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Washington at 2.07×.