SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $31,010, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Coaches and Scouts, 34.5% beneath the national figure of $47,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $31,010, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Coaches and Scouts, 34.5% beneath the national figure of $47,320. Pay ranges from under $15,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,480 to $47,090.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fond du Lac records the highest median at $48,060. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,860 | −66.5% |
| 25th | $27,480 | −41.9% |
| Median (50th) | $31,010 | −34.5% |
| 75th | $47,090 | −0.5% |
| 90th | $73,630 | +55.6% |
| Mean | $40,770 | −13.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $48,060 | 100 | |
| 2 | Green Bay | $47,670 | 320 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $46,520 | 1,910 | |
| 4 | Janesville | $45,800 | 110 | |
| 5 | Madison | $42,750 | 950 | |
| 6 | Racine | $41,800 | 90 | |
| 7 | La Crosse | $41,370 | 250 | |
| 8 | Eau Claire | $41,170 | 190 | |
| 9 | Sheboygan | $40,230 | 90 | |
| 10 | Appleton | $39,800 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $31,010 goes as far as $32,954 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,954US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,010 a year, 34.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,860 to $73,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $48,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $31,010, 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 Wausau, WI is 34.5% 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 Wausau, WI earns more than $73,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,860 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 Fond du Lac, at $48,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Wausau, WI. 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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