SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $45,110 per year, close to the national median of $47,320 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $45,110 per year, close to the national median of $47,320 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,530 and $59,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,050 and the ninetieth at $71,240.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Colorado Springs records the highest median at $51,330. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 207th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,050 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $37,530 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $45,110 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $59,470 | +25.7% |
| 90th | $71,240 | +50.5% |
| Mean | $49,420 | +4.4% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $51,330 | 400 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $49,010 | 60 | |
| 3 | Pueblo | $48,960 | 80 | |
| 4 | Denver | $47,110 | 2,140 | |
| 5 | Fort Collins | $46,590 | 200 | |
| 6 | Greeley | $37,920 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $45,110 buys what $43,754 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,754US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,110 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,050 to $71,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $51,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $45,110, 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 4.7% lower. 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $71,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,050 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 Colorado Springs, at $51,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO. 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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