Coaches and Scouts Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for coaches and scouts in the United States was $47,320 (— per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,790 | — |
| 25th | $35,330 | — |
| Median | $47,320 | — |
| 75th | $64,710 | — |
| 90th | $98,860 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-2022
- Total U.S. employment: 248,950
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 248,950 coaches and scouts are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $60,160 sits 27.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Coaches and Scouts Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | — | — | 3,140 |
| Alaska | $41,170 | — | -13.0% | 350 |
| Arizona | $53,130 | — | +12.3% | 4,120 |
| Arkansas | $38,930 | — | -17.7% | 2,070 |
| California | $47,660 | — | +0.7% | 31,150 |
| Colorado | $47,110 | — | -0.4% | 4,120 |
| Connecticut | $54,790 | — | +15.8% | 4,070 |
| Delaware | $45,200 | — | -4.5% | 600 |
| District of Columbia | $65,360 | — | +38.1% | 630 |
| Florida | $39,370 | — | -16.8% | 18,120 |
| Georgia | $48,210 | — | +1.9% | 4,510 |
| Hawaii | $55,860 | — | +18.0% | 760 |
| Idaho | $46,600 | — | -1.5% | 1,410 |
| Illinois | $49,120 | — | +3.8% | 8,840 |
| Indiana | $44,480 | — | -6.0% | 5,960 |
| Iowa | $49,350 | — | +4.3% | 3,410 |
| Kansas | $42,900 | — | -9.3% | 3,300 |
| Kentucky | $35,570 | — | -24.8% | 2,800 |
| Louisiana | $60,960 | — | +28.8% | 2,550 |
| Maine | $43,640 | — | -7.8% | 1,060 |
| Maryland | $50,590 | — | +6.9% | 3,960 |
| Massachusetts | $55,130 | — | +16.5% | 6,310 |
| Michigan | $47,050 | — | -0.6% | 7,910 |
| Minnesota | $48,050 | — | +1.5% | 4,680 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 1,770 |
| Missouri | $42,790 | — | -9.6% | 4,730 |
| Montana | $48,020 | — | +1.5% | 990 |
| Nebraska | $47,810 | — | +1.0% | 1,180 |
| Nevada | $51,020 | — | +7.8% | 2,390 |
| New Hampshire | $51,490 | — | +8.8% | 870 |
| New Jersey | $76,700 | — | +62.1% | 5,670 |
| New Mexico | $49,980 | — | +5.6% | 590 |
| New York | $59,920 | — | +26.6% | 11,220 |
| North Carolina | $43,840 | — | -7.4% | 8,530 |
| North Dakota | $37,100 | — | -21.6% | 1,180 |
| Ohio | $46,530 | — | -1.7% | 13,150 |
| Oklahoma | $41,160 | — | -13.0% | 2,420 |
| Oregon | $48,960 | — | +3.5% | 3,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,730 | — | +3.0% | 8,170 |
| Rhode Island | $53,630 | — | +13.3% | 1,170 |
| South Carolina | $42,950 | — | -9.2% | 3,310 |
| South Dakota | $36,360 | — | -23.2% | 1,290 |
| Tennessee | $37,780 | — | -20.2% | 6,250 |
| Texas | $36,510 | — | -22.8% | 15,300 |
| Utah | $45,680 | — | -3.5% | 2,940 |
| Vermont | $59,990 | — | +26.8% | 630 |
| Virginia | $46,290 | — | -2.2% | 6,810 |
| Washington | $48,030 | — | +1.5% | 11,790 |
| West Virginia | $52,050 | — | +10.0% | 910 |
| Wisconsin | $44,800 | — | -5.3% | 5,480 |
| Wyoming | $49,420 | — | +4.4% | 470 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for coaches and scouts?
The median annual wage for coaches and scouts is $47,320 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays coaches and scouts the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many coaches and scouts are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 248,950 coaches and scouts employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do coaches and scouts make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.