SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bloomington, IL comes to $53,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,320 by 12.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bloomington, IL comes to $53,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,320 by 12.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,830 and $85,560. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $113,970.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.99 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Champaign leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 153rd of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −34.1% |
| 25th | $41,830 | −11.6% |
| Median (50th) | $53,210 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $85,560 | +80.8% |
| 90th | $113,970 | +140.8% |
| Mean | $72,940 | +54.1% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington sit close to the national average, so $53,210 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$53,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,210 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $113,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Champaign, at $66,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Bloomington, IL?
The median annual wage is $53,210, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,320, so pay in Bloomington, IL is 12.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bloomington, IL earns more than $113,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Champaign, at $66,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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