Sports · Facts & sources
4 sourced facts about sports coaches and coaching careers, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer$47,320
Coaches in arts, entertainment and recreation earned a median $48,440.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Coaches and Scouts (2025) bls.gov
Answer6%
That is faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Coaches and Scouts (2025) bls.gov
AnswerBachelor's degree
The median annual pay was $47,320 in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Coaches and Scouts (2025) bls.gov
Answer$44,890
Umpires, referees and other sports officials earned a median $36,010.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, A look at sports-related occupations in advance of the big game (2022) bls.gov