Coaches and Scouts
SOC 27-2022 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Coaches and Scouts is $45,910, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $58,700, and an estimated 238,980 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +26.4% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +7.3% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 6.4% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Coaches and Scouts has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,910 | $45,910 | 238,980 |
| 2022 | $44,890 | $46,738 | 218,970 |
| 2021 | $38,970 | $43,821 | 193,740 |
| 2020 | $36,330 | $42,772 | 208,180 |
Nominal change
+26.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+7.3%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+6.4%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
306,500
Projected 2034
326,000
Annual Openings
41,800
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Coaches and Scouts earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $45,910. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,970 | +67.7% | 650 |
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $59,990 | +30.7% | 380 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $58,690 | +27.8% | 290 |
| New Jersey | $58,160 | +26.7% | 6,920 |
| Maryland | $57,580 | +25.4% | 2,760 |
| Vermont | $57,240 | +24.7% | 620 |
| Massachusetts | $57,140 | +24.5% | 6,100 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $56,060 | +22.1% | 100 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $55,720 | +21.4% | 130 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $54,020 | +17.7% | 180 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$27,040
25th Pct
$32,440
Median
$45,910
75th Pct
$62,070
90th Pct
$95,620
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | LA | 3 | $63,000 |
| Arizona State University | AZ | 3 | $40,690 |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | FL | 2 | $52,000 |
| Oak and Iron Fitness | NC | 2 | $38,500 |
| The College of William and Mary | VA | 2 | $44,500 |
| University of South Florida | FL | 2 | $80,000 |
| University of Arkansas | AR | 2 | $50,300 |
| Gilford Hills Tennis and Fitness, LLC | NH | 1 | $79,790 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | CA | 1 | $72,500 |
| Fort Hays State University | KS | 1 | $33,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | CA | 1 | $65,000 |
| Towson University | MD | 1 | $58,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | WA | 1 | $45,090 |
| Old Oaks Country Club, Inc. | NY | 1 | $66,300 |
| New Rochelle Racquet Club LLC | NY | 1 | $93,600 |
| Miramar Gymnastics & Parties, Inc. | FL | 1 | $37,050 |
| Florida Triple-Threat All-Stars | FL | 1 | $31,200 |
| Globall Soccer Consulting, Inc. | NY | 1 | $54,746 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | IL | 1 | $50,000 |
| Giammalva Tennis, Inc. | TX | 1 | $40,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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