SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Odessa
Odessa, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $49,730, median pay for Coaches and Scouts in Odessa, TX tracks the national median of $47,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,730, median pay for Coaches and Scouts in Odessa, TX tracks the national median of $47,320 closely. Pay ranges from under $24,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,010 to $67,240.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Beaumont records the highest median at $53,080. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,260 | −48.7% |
| 25th | $31,010 | −34.5% |
| Median (50th) | $49,730 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $67,240 | +42.1% |
| 90th | $130,450 | +175.7% |
| Mean | $68,030 | +43.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $53,080 | 130 | |
| 2 | Wichita Falls | $48,540 | 70 | |
| 3 | College Station | $46,760 | 250 | |
| 4 | Amarillo | $43,630 | 150 | |
| 5 | San Angelo | $41,960 | 70 | |
| 6 | Tyler | $40,410 | 130 | |
| 7 | Abilene | $40,060 | 130 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $38,800 | 290 | |
| 9 | McAllen | $37,670 | 210 | |
| 10 | Midland | $37,610 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Odessa run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,730 goes as far as $51,215 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,215US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,730 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,260 to $130,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 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 Odessa, TX?
The median annual wage is $49,730, 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 Odessa, TX is 5.1% 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 Odessa, TX earns more than $130,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,260 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Odessa, 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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