Coaches and Scouts Salary by State
The national median pay for coaches and scouts is $47,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,570 in Kentucky to $76,700 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,790
- 25th percentile
- $35,330
- Median
- $47,320
- 75th percentile
- $64,710
- Top 10%
- $98,860
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 248,950 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $76,700 | +62% | $39,720 | $121,960 | 5,670 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $65,360 | +38% | $36,400 | $136,000 | 630 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $60,960 | +29% | $23,310 | $194,130 | 2,550 |
| 4 | Vermont | $59,990 | +27% | $37,240 | $102,800 | 630 |
| 5 | New York | $59,920 | +27% | $34,890 | $104,000 | 11,220 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $55,860 | +18% | $37,040 | $116,120 | 760 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $55,130 | +17% | $35,940 | $109,380 | 6,310 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $54,790 | +16% | $34,010 | $105,170 | 4,070 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $53,630 | +13% | $34,580 | $101,000 | 1,170 |
| 10 | Arizona | $53,130 | +12% | $36,880 | $99,850 | 4,120 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $52,050 | +10% | $31,040 | $101,530 | 910 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $51,490 | +9% | $31,540 | $102,550 | 870 |
| 13 | Nevada | $51,020 | +8% | $25,410 | $105,920 | 2,390 |
| 14 | Maryland | $50,590 | +7% | $32,820 | $110,620 | 3,960 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $49,980 | +6% | $32,660 | $111,220 | 590 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $49,420 | +4% | $26,900 | $108,220 | 470 |
| 17 | Iowa | $49,350 | +4% | $19,010 | $97,980 | 3,410 |
| 18 | Illinois | $49,120 | +4% | $31,200 | $122,720 | 8,840 |
| 19 | Oregon | $48,960 | +3% | $34,860 | $101,140 | 3,930 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $48,730 | +3% | $21,170 | $119,060 | 8,170 |
| 21 | Georgia | $48,210 | +2% | $27,190 | $80,900 | 4,510 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $48,050 | +2% | $29,480 | $87,910 | 4,680 |
| 23 | Washington | $48,030 | +2% | $37,180 | $85,590 | 11,790 |
| 24 | Montana | $48,020 | +1% | $22,530 | $79,000 | 990 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $47,810 | +1% | $28,940 | $94,920 | 1,180 |
| 26 | California | $47,660 | +1% | $35,920 | $92,150 | 31,150 |
| 27 | Colorado | $47,110 | 0% | $31,990 | $86,950 | 4,120 |
| 28 | Michigan | $47,050 | −1% | $25,960 | $101,970 | 7,910 |
| 29 | Idaho | $46,600 | −2% | $28,240 | $98,020 | 1,410 |
| 30 | Ohio | $46,530 | −2% | $28,280 | $81,760 | 13,150 |
| 31 | Virginia | $46,290 | −2% | $25,810 | $84,680 | 6,810 |
| 32 | Utah | $45,680 | −3% | $23,330 | $95,000 | 2,940 |
| 33 | Delaware | $45,200 | −4% | $31,800 | $93,320 | 600 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $44,800 | −5% | $28,010 | $76,370 | 5,480 |
| 35 | Indiana | $44,480 | −6% | $25,270 | $100,180 | 5,960 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $43,840 | −7% | $25,130 | $87,060 | 8,530 |
| 37 | Maine | $43,640 | −8% | $31,270 | $102,780 | 1,060 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $42,950 | −9% | $17,880 | $103,010 | 3,310 |
| 39 | Kansas | $42,900 | −9% | $15,080 | $82,540 | 3,300 |
| 40 | Missouri | $42,790 | −10% | $28,910 | $79,480 | 4,730 |
| 41 | Alaska | $41,170 | −13% | $30,150 | $68,840 | 350 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $41,160 | −13% | $19,450 | $105,980 | 2,420 |
| 43 | Florida | $39,370 | −17% | $29,830 | $90,000 | 18,120 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $38,930 | −18% | $25,720 | $78,010 | 2,070 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $37,780 | −20% | $22,990 | $81,080 | 6,250 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $37,100 | −22% | $24,330 | $75,210 | 1,180 |
| 47 | Texas | $36,510 | −23% | $22,340 | $78,720 | 15,300 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $36,360 | −23% | $28,270 | $64,280 | 1,290 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $35,570 | −25% | $21,810 | $75,710 | 2,800 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Coaches and Scouts salary questions
Which state pays coaches and scouts the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $76,700 a year (+62% vs. the national median of $47,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays coaches and scouts the least?
Kentucky, with a median of $35,570 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most coaches and scouts work?
California has the most jobs, about 31,150, with a median of $47,660.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.