SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Muncie
Muncie, IN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Muncie, IN is $59,640 per year, well above the national median of $47,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Muncie, IN is $59,640 per year, well above the national median of $47,320. The gap of 26.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,120 and $87,540. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,490 and the ninetieth at $128,720.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $66,250. Of the 192 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 69th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,490 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $46,120 | −2.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,640 | +26.0% |
| 75th | $87,540 | +85.0% |
| 90th | $128,720 | +172.0% |
| Mean | $74,690 | +57.8% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $66,250 | 150 | |
| 2 | Bloomington | $52,900 | 270 | |
| 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 Muncie run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $59,640 goes as far as $63,923 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,923US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,640 a year, 26.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,490 to $128,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 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 Muncie, IN?
The median annual wage is $59,640, 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 Muncie, IN is 26.0% 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 Muncie, IN earns more than $128,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,490 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Muncie, 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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