Among Washington’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Edmonds College ranked 36th in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Edmonds College provided its coaches with an average salary of $7,778, with the top coaching salary at $7,850.
The University of Washington-Seattle Campus led the state in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary of $759,559.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Washington was $91,550, marking a 1.4% increase from $90,242 the previous year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $759,559 |
| Washington State University | $473,367 |
| Gonzaga University | $358,446 |
| Seattle University | $116,773 |
| Eastern Washington University | $115,225 |
| Western Washington University | $107,049 |
| Peninsula College | $70,936 |
| Central Washington University | $70,777 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $69,643 |
| Saint Martin’s University | $60,486 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
