SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Midland
Midland, MI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Midland, MI is $38,890 a year, trailing the national median of $47,320 by 17.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Midland, MI is $38,890 a year, trailing the national median of $47,320 by 17.8%. Half of workers earn between $31,700 and $48,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,960 and the ninetieth at $72,760.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.5 of every thousand jobs. Flint leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 129th of 168 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $31,700 | −33.0% |
| Median (50th) | $38,890 | −17.8% |
| 75th | $48,460 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $72,760 | +53.8% |
| Mean | $50,470 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint | $64,450 | 450 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $59,890 | 410 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $51,270 | 280 | |
| 4 | Muskegon | $48,830 | 50 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $48,430 | 130 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $47,260 | 220 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $47,040 | 100 | |
| 8 | Detroit | $46,970 | 3,000 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $46,350 | 130 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $45,630 | 1,230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $38,890 goes as far as $40,426 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,426US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,890 a year, 17.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,960 to $72,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flint, at $64,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Midland, MI?
The median annual wage is $38,890, 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 Midland, MI is 17.8% 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 Midland, MI earns more than $72,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,960 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 Flint, at $64,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Midland, MI. 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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