SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 9 metro areas compared
In Bloomington, IN the median wage for Coaches and Scouts is $52,900 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $47,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bloomington, IN the median wage for Coaches and Scouts is $52,900 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $47,320. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,850 and $106,660. The lowest tenth earn under $27,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $218,810.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $66,250. Of the 275 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 145th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,800 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $31,850 | −32.7% |
| Median (50th) | $52,900 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $106,660 | +125.4% |
| 90th | $218,810 | +362.4% |
| Mean | $86,400 | +82.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $66,250 | 150 | |
| 2 | Muncie | $59,640 | 80 | |
| 3 | Terre Haute | $48,180 | 120 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $47,280 | 490 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $45,410 | 2,280 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $41,470 | 230 | |
| 7 | Elkhart | $40,880 | 150 | |
| 8 | Fort Wayne | $38,840 | 330 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $36,490 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $52,900 goes as far as $56,699 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,699US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,900 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,800 to $218,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $66,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $52,900, 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, IN is 11.8% 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, IN earns more than $218,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,800 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 Lafayette, at $66,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. 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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