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Gymnasium coach salary

Average gymnasium coach salary

$35,572

$17.1 hourly rate

Entry-level gymnasium coach salary
$19,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Gymnasium Coach Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a gymnasium coach in the United States is $35,572 annually. However, salaries can differ based on several factors, such as geographic location, years of experience, and the type of institution. For example, coaches working in metropolitan areas often command higher salaries due to the higher cost of living and greater demand for sports programs.

In addition to location, the level of education and certifications held by a coach can impact salary. Coaches with advanced degrees or specialized training may qualify for higher-paying positions. It’s also worth noting that experience plays a crucial role in salary progression; entry-level coaches typically earn lower wages than those with several years of experience.

Top Paying States and Cities

Some states and cities offer significantly higher salaries for gymnasium coaches. For instance, states like California and New York consistently rank among the highest paying for this profession. Additionally, cities known for strong athletic programs often provide competitive compensation packages.

This information is crucial for individuals exploring a career as a gymnasium coach, as it can help guide career decisions and expectations.

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Where can a Gymnasium Coach earn more?

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North Carolina A&T State University$53,187
Samuel Field Ym & Ywha Inc$26,594

Average gymnasium coach salary by state

The average gymnasium coach salary in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average gymnasium coach salary states are Idaho, Utah, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for gymnasium coaches

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$62,935$30.26
2Connecticut$48,484$23.31
3District of Columbia$54,091$26.01
4Massachusetts$61,521$29.58
5Delaware$49,851$23.97
6Minnesota$47,795$22.98
7New Jersey$51,881$24.94
8Vermont$51,681$24.85
9Pennsylvania$50,064$24.07
10New Hampshire$41,889$20.14
11Rhode Island$51,752$24.88
12Michigan$39,021$18.76
13Hawaii$42,497$20.43
14Texas$42,056$20.22
15West Virginia$47,248$22.72
16Virginia$45,119$21.69
17Maine$44,699$21.49
18Nebraska$37,574$18.06
19Arizona$34,945$16.80
20New Mexico$37,411$17.99
21Nevada$37,883$18.21
22California$39,395$18.94
23North Dakota$33,772$16.24
24Louisiana$33,637$16.17
25Indiana$36,022$17.32
26South Carolina$39,060$18.78
27Maryland$39,643$19.06
28North Carolina$35,404$17.02
29Oregon$33,451$16.08
30Mississippi$36,703$17.65
31Ohio$34,706$16.69
32Alaska$33,290$16.00
33Iowa$29,683$14.27
34Illinois$32,484$15.62
35Colorado$30,834$14.82
36Missouri$31,130$14.97
37Alabama$33,985$16.34
38Wisconsin$32,935$15.83
39Kentucky$28,994$13.94
40Idaho$26,595$12.79
41Montana$22,231$10.69
42Tennessee$31,111$14.96
43Wyoming$19,026$9.15
44Washington$30,930$14.87
45Kansas$21,527$10.35
46Oklahoma$29,786$14.32
47Florida$28,941$13.91
48Georgia$28,789$13.84
49Arkansas$29,236$14.06
50Utah$24,874$11.96
51South Dakota$24,045$11.56

Highest paying cities for gymnasium coaches

The highest-paying cities for gymnasium coaches are Hicksville, NY, Englewood, NJ, and Eagan, MN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Hicksville, NY$63,105$30.34
2Englewood, NJ$51,929$24.97
3Eagan, MN$47,859$23.01
4Richmond, VA$44,487$21.39
5Dallas, TX$42,325$20.35
6San Bruno, CA$40,362$19.40
7Raleigh, NC$36,256$17.43
8Fargo, ND$34,664$16.67
9Westerville, OH$34,051$16.37
10Palatine, IL$32,774$15.76
11Littleton, CO$30,852$14.83
12Blue Springs, MO$30,690$14.75
13Woodstock, GA$28,771$13.83
14Doral, FL$28,496$13.70
15Lehi, UT$24,795$11.92

Gymnasium coach salary details

A gymnasium coach's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average gymnasium coach salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a gymnasium coach's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31
75th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
Average$35,572$2,964$17
25th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12
10th Percentile$19,000$1,583$9

Highest paying gymnasium coach jobs

The highest paying types of gymnasium coaches are volunteer coach, basketball coach, and baseball coach.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Youth Soccer Coach$43,170$3,598$20.7517,198
Cheerleading Coach$43,111$3,593$20.7314,770
Soccer Coach$43,616$3,635$20.9714,483
Softball Coach$44,003$3,667$21.1614,469
Coach$42,716$3,560$20.5416,688
Volleyball Coach$43,626$3,636$20.9714,484

Which companies pay gymnasium coaches the most?

Gymnasium coach salaries at North Carolina A&T; State University and U.S. International Development Finance Corp are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average gymnasium coach salary at companies like Columbus Academy and University of Georgia Small Business Development Center are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$35,000$34,600$34,200$33,800$33,400$33,000
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Gymnasium Coach salary by industry

The average gymnasium coach salary varies across industries:

  • The average gymnasium coach salary in the education industry is $36,987, the highest of any industry.
  • The average gymnasium coach salary in the finance industry is $34,641.
  • Gymnasium coaches in the health care industry earn an average salary of $27,548, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for gymnasium coaches

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$36,987$17.78
2Retail$34,641$16.65
3Hospitality$32,181$15.47
4Government$32,127$15.45
5Health Care$27,548$13.24

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Gymnasium coach salary trends

The average gymnasium coach salary has risen by $7,696 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average gymnasium coach earned $27,876 annually, but today, they earn $35,572 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for gymnasium coaches over the last decade.

Compare gymnasium coach salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average gymnasium coach salary over time

Compare gymnasium coach salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Gymnasium coach salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$35,600$17.10+4.1%
2024$34,100$16.40+3.0%
2023$33,100$15.90+4.5%
2022$31,600$15.19+2.5%
2021$30,800$14.81+1.5%

Recently added gymnasium coach salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Lakewood CompaniesVariable Cara Gymnastics CoachLakewood, CO06/30/2025$36,523
San Diego Gymnastics & ParkourCompetitive Gymnastics Team & REC CoachLa Mesa, CA06/28/2025$37,566
Camden County Public Service AuthorityGymnastics CoachKingsland, GA06/28/2025$20,870
The Little GymChildren's Gymnastics CoachScarborough, ME06/25/2025$33,392
Greenville UniversityHead Women's Gymnastics CoachGreenville, IL06/25/2025$29,250
TNT Kid's Fitness & GymnasticsRecreational Gymnastics Coach-Fall Start W/Immediate TrainingFargo, ND06/25/2025$29,218
Greater Philadelphia YMCAGymnastics CoachPhiladelphia, PA06/21/2025$27,131
Ymca of The North ShoreCompetitive Gymnastics Coach-Beverly YmcaBeverly, MA06/19/2025$45,914
YMCA of SpringfieldGymnastics Staff-Boys Team CoachSpringfield, IL06/14/2025$31,305
The Little GymGym CoachMcKinney, TX06/13/2025$27,131

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