SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Killeen
Killeen-Temple, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Killeen, TX is $30,120 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,320 — a gap of 36.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Killeen, TX is $30,120 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,320 — a gap of 36.3%. Pay ranges from under $18,360 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,000 to $47,400.
Employment stands at 190, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Beaumont leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 319th of 348 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,360 | −61.2% |
| 25th | $22,000 | −53.5% |
| Median (50th) | $30,120 | −36.3% |
| 75th | $47,400 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $71,810 | +51.8% |
| Mean | $41,180 | −13.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $53,080 | 130 | |
| 2 | Odessa | $49,730 | 80 | |
| 3 | Wichita Falls | $48,540 | 70 | |
| 4 | College Station | $46,760 | 250 | |
| 5 | Amarillo | $43,630 | 150 | |
| 6 | San Angelo | $41,960 | 70 | |
| 7 | Tyler | $40,410 | 130 | |
| 8 | Abilene | $40,060 | 130 | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $38,800 | 290 | |
| 10 | McAllen | $37,670 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Killeen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $30,120 goes as far as $31,020 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,020US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,120 a year, 36.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,360 to $71,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $53,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Killeen, TX?
The median annual wage is $30,120, 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 Killeen, TX is 36.3% 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 Killeen, TX earns more than $71,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,360 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 Beaumont, at $53,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Killeen, TX. 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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