SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Knoxville, TN is $36,670 a year, trailing the national median of $47,320 by 22.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Knoxville, TN is $36,670 a year, trailing the national median of $47,320 by 22.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,180 and $58,520. The lowest tenth earn under $22,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $95,590.
The area has 970 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $44,090. Of the 536 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 453rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,440 | −52.6% |
| 25th | $28,180 | −40.4% |
| Median (50th) | $36,670 | −22.5% |
| 75th | $58,520 | +23.7% |
| 90th | $95,590 | +102.0% |
| Mean | $57,670 | +21.9% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $44,090 | 100 | |
| 2 | Johnson City | $43,090 | 150 | |
| 3 | Morristown | $42,680 | 50 | |
| 4 | Nashville | $39,170 | 2,460 | |
| 5 | Kingsport | $38,960 | 110 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $37,700 | 120 | |
| 7 | Memphis | $37,440 | 1,060 | |
| 8 | Chattanooga | $36,490 | 500 | |
| 9 | Clarksville | $27,180 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $36,670 goes as far as $39,902 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,902US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,670 a year, 22.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,440 to $95,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 970 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $44,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $36,670, 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 Knoxville, TN is 22.5% 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 Knoxville, TN earns more than $95,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,440 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 Cleveland, at $44,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 970 jobs in this occupation in Knoxville, TN. 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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