Sports Coach / Athletic Trainer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$46,000
national median salary
$34,000 to $62,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $47,320 for Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022) across the United States, based on 248,950 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$28,790
25th percentile
$35,330
Median
$47,320
75th percentile
$64,710
90th percentile
$98,860
Workers surveyed
248,950
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$45,920
May 2025 release
$47,320
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022) rather than Sports Coach / Athletic Trainerspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 27-2022Highest Paying
$65,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$48,000
New York, NY
Lowest Paying
$35,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 27-2022. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Sports Coach / Athletic Trainer salary in the United States at $46,000 in 2026, within a range of $34,000 to $62,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $65,000, while New York offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Employment setting and sport level create the most variation.
Sports Coach / Athletic Trainer salary by city.
Skills that increase Sports Coach / Athletic Trainer pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Sports Coach / Athletic Trainers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $6,440 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Employment setting and sport level create the most variation. NCAA Division I coaches and trainers at professional sports organizations earn multiples of what high school or community positions pay. Specialized certifications like CSCS or BOC-ATC and geographic market also influence compensation significantly.
Entry-level assistant coaches or trainers start at $30,000 to $36,000 at the high school or small college level. Mid-career professionals at Division II or III programs earn $45,000 to $60,000. Head coaches and head athletic trainers at Division I programs make $65,000 to $100,000 or more.
College coaches often receive supplemental income from camps, media appearances, and apparel deals adding 10 to 30% of base. Athletic trainers receive continuing education stipends, professional development funding, and equipment allowances worth $2,000 to $5,000 annually.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Sports Coach / Athletic Trainers typically earn $41,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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