Coaches and scouts
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$45,920
~$22/hr · ~$3,827/mo
US Jobs
307K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
While AI is significantly impacting the analytical side of the job—such as processing player data, optimizing game strategy, and analyzing opponent film—the core of the occupation remains deeply physical and interpersonal. Coaches must provide real-time motivation, physical instruction, and human leadership on the field, which cannot be replicated by digital tools.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, ORBEST VALUE | $93,640 | Above avg (106.5) | $87,920 |
| Farmington, NM | $66,680 | Below avg (87.0) | $76,626 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $66,530 | Below avg (89.1) | $74,663 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $61,900 | Below avg (87.1) | $71,080 |
| Salisbury, MD | $65,080 | Below avg (92.6) | $70,248 |
| Flint, MI | $62,630 | Below avg (89.9) | $69,683 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,120 | Below avg (85.6) | $69,086 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $61,280 | Below avg (90.9) | $67,406 |
| Bangor, ME | $61,270 | Below avg (92.3) | $66,352 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $57,000 | Below avg (86.1) | $66,221 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,780 | Below avg (91.2) | $65,525 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $56,620 | Below avg (87.6) | $64,665 |
| Morgantown, WV | $59,590 | Below avg (92.2) | $64,643 |
| Rochester, MN | $58,480 | Below avg (93.0) | $62,910 |
| Arecibo, PR | $62,230 | Average (100.0) | $62,230 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,827/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)