How much does a sport coach make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,909 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,318
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,710 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $54,210 |
| 3. Germany | $52,880 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $48,780 |
| 7. United States | $46,900 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $40,300 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $289 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Athlete$66,710
- Riding instructor$48,270
- Legal aide$62,240
- Social care worker$45,930
- Religious worker$45,280
- Photographer$44,660
- Set designer$48,970
- Museum technician$46,380
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $65,880 |
| New Jersey | $60,750 |
| New York | $58,350 |
| New Hampshire | $57,170 |
| Vermont | $55,150 |
| Connecticut | $54,710 |
| Hawaii | $53,150 |
| Oregon | $51,560 |
| Massachusetts | $51,360 |
| Maryland | $51,240 |
See all 51 states
| Georgia | $50,620 |
| Arizona | $49,760 |
| Nevada | $49,360 |
| West Virginia | $49,330 |
| California | $48,830 |
| Louisiana | $48,450 |
| Washington | $47,920 |
| Wyoming | $47,850 |
| Virginia | $47,790 |
| Rhode Island | $47,270 |
| New Mexico | $46,880 |
| Minnesota | $46,470 |
| Montana | $46,190 |
| Illinois | $46,130 |
| Colorado | $45,340 |
| Maine | $45,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,180 |
| Michigan | $43,650 |
| Alaska | $43,470 |
| Ohio | $43,150 |
| Iowa | $43,050 |
| Utah | $42,800 |
| Kansas | $42,390 |
| North Carolina | $42,370 |
| Delaware | $42,030 |
| Florida | $41,870 |
| Wisconsin | $41,850 |
| Missouri | $41,840 |
| Indiana | $41,680 |
| South Carolina | $41,490 |
| Nebraska | $40,650 |
| Idaho | $40,080 |
| North Dakota | $39,220 |
| Oklahoma | $38,770 |
| Alabama | $38,430 |
| Tennessee | $38,120 |
| Mississippi | $37,830 |
| South Dakota | $37,540 |
| Kentucky | $37,200 |
| Arkansas | $36,470 |
| Texas | $36,450 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,800 |
| Coach and Scout | $47,320 |
| Umpire | $40,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sport coach make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,909 a month, $46,900 a year.
How much does a sport coach make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $28,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $97,040.
Which country pays a sport coach the most?
Germany, with a median of $52,880 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a sport coach the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $65,880 a year.
Does a sport coach make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $52,880 a year against $46,900 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sport coach or an athlete?
An athlete: $66,710 a year against $46,900 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate