27-2022

Coaches and Scouts

Role Overview

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes’ technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Excludes “Athletic Trainers” (29-9091).

Recommended Majors

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Performance and Sport Psychology.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Wyoming	$60,640
New Jersey	$60,350
District of Columbia	$59,740
Maryland	$59,470
Connecticut	$53,250
Louisiana	$52,260
Vermont	$50,440
West Virginia	$50,230
New York	$50,220
New Hampshire	$50,120
Nebraska	$49,480
Maine	$49,140
Rhode Island	$49,130
Oregon	$48,840
Hawaii	$48,630

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Median Annual Salary

$45,920

Projected Growth (10yr)

+6.4%

Avg. annual openings

41.8k

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