SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Tennessee
Tennessee · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Tennessee is $37,780 per year, 20.2% below 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 Tennessee is $37,780 per year, 20.2% below the national median of $47,320. Half of workers earn between $28,980 and $58,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,990 and the ninetieth at $81,080.
The area has 6,250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Tennessee ranks number 45th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $44,090. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 614th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,990 | −51.4% |
| 25th | $28,980 | −38.8% |
| Median (50th) | $37,780 | −20.2% |
| 75th | $58,110 | +22.8% |
| 90th | $81,080 | +71.3% |
| Mean | $52,020 | +9.9% |
Highest-paying 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 | Knoxville | $36,670 | 970 | |
| 9 | Chattanooga | $36,490 | 500 | |
| 10 | Clarksville | $27,180 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $37,780 goes as far as $41,110 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,110US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,780 a year, 20.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,990 to $81,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 49 states for 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 Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $37,780, 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 Tennessee is 20.2% 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 Tennessee earns more than $81,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,990 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 6,250 jobs in this occupation in Tennessee. 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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