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Monday, November 4, 2024

1,228 coaches at institutions in Maricopa County earned $180,965 on average in 2022

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Michael M. Crow President | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Michael M. Crow President | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Maricopa County’s 1,228 coaches earned an average salary of $180,965 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the second highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Arizona post-secondary schools during 2022.

Maricopa County is home to 13 post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Arizona State University Campus Immersion stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $579,879.

Male coaches of men's teams received $176,988 on average in Maricopa County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $69,045.

Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.

Maricopa County Top 10 Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$579,879
Grand Canyon University$191,994
Ottawa University-Surprise$64,500
Phoenix College$57,721
Scottsdale Community College$41,943
GateWay Community College$30,714
Arizona Christian University$28,619
Mesa Community College$27,306
Chandler-Gilbert Community College$25,556
Paradise Valley Community College$19,196

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