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Head baseball coach salary

Average head baseball coach salary

$44,502

$21.4 hourly rate

Entry-level head baseball coach salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary and Opportunities for Head Baseball Coaches

The average salary for a Head Baseball Coach is currently $44,502 per year, translating to approximately $21 per hour. Salaries can vary based on factors such as geographic location, level of education, and years of experience. Coaches in states like California and Texas often earn higher wages, reflecting the demand for skilled leadership in sports programs.

In addition to base salary, many coaches receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses based on team performance. For those aspiring to enter this field, gaining coaching certifications and experience in athletic programs can enhance job prospects significantly.

Highest Paying States for Coaches

According to recent data, the highest paying states for Head Baseball Coaches include:

  • California
  • Texas
  • Florida

These states not only offer competitive salaries but also a vibrant sports culture, providing more opportunities for career advancement. Whether you are starting your coaching journey or looking to advance, understanding the salary landscape helps in making informed career decisions.

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Columbus, OH$61,233
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Head baseball coach salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a head baseball coach typically falls between $44,502 and $69,639.
zippia
$44,502yearly
glassdoor[1]
$58,099yearly
comparably[2]
$69,639yearly
Salary.com[3]
$49,911yearly

Average head baseball coach salary by state

The highest-paying states for head baseball coaches are Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. The lowest average head baseball coach salary states are Kansas, Indiana, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for head baseball coaches

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$60,942$29.30
2Connecticut$57,416$27.60
3Massachusetts$61,489$29.56
4Rhode Island$52,612$25.29
5New Jersey$58,593$28.17
6District of Columbia$57,555$27.67
7Delaware$52,485$25.23
8Texas$48,799$23.46
9Louisiana$44,969$21.62
10Pennsylvania$49,698$23.89
11Arizona$42,346$20.36
12Hawaii$51,090$24.56
13Minnesota$43,678$21.00
14South Carolina$47,407$22.79
15Colorado$43,200$20.77
16New Mexico$44,690$21.49
17California$46,547$22.38
18West Virginia$48,200$23.17
19Oregon$42,813$20.58
20New Hampshire$40,542$19.49
21Vermont$47,814$22.99
22Nevada$45,502$21.88
23Michigan$39,339$18.91
24Alabama$43,449$20.89
25Maryland$45,159$21.71
26Washington$42,485$20.43
27North Carolina$39,752$19.11
28Maine$40,542$19.49
29Mississippi$40,006$19.23
30Virginia$43,390$20.86
31Alaska$40,004$19.23
32Kentucky$36,087$17.35
33Nebraska$37,918$18.23
34Florida$40,054$19.26
35Missouri$35,321$16.98
36Tennessee$35,128$16.89
37Illinois$36,458$17.53
38Idaho$33,217$15.97
39Kansas$31,392$15.09
40Iowa$29,988$14.42
41Georgia$35,058$16.85
42Montana$25,807$12.41
43Utah$32,943$15.84
44Oklahoma$35,501$17.07
45Wyoming$23,044$11.08
46Arkansas$34,948$16.80
47North Dakota$31,703$15.24
48Wisconsin$33,981$16.34
49Indiana$31,105$14.95
50Ohio$31,665$15.22
51South Dakota$26,672$12.82

Highest paying cities for head baseball coaches

The highest-paying cities for head baseball coaches are Boston, MA, Providence, RI, and New Braunfels, TX.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$61,233$29.44
2Providence, RI$52,455$25.22
3New Braunfels, TX$49,989$24.03
4Columbia, SC$47,333$22.76
5Los Gatos, CA$46,915$22.56
6Pittsburgh, PA$46,111$22.17
7Potomac, MD$44,618$21.45
8Minneapolis, MN$43,677$21.00
9Denver, CO$43,242$20.79
10Prescott, AZ$42,325$20.35
11Detroit, MI$39,617$19.05
12Monroe, NC$39,226$18.86
13Saint Louis, MO$35,837$17.23
14Edmond, OK$35,503$17.07
15Quincy, IL$35,233$16.94
16Cincinnati, OH$30,600$14.71

Head baseball coach salary details

A head baseball coach's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average head baseball coach salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a head baseball coach's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$70,000$5,833$34
75th Percentile$56,000$4,667$27
Average$44,502$3,709$21
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying head baseball coach jobs

The highest paying types of head baseball coaches are assistant football coach, basketball coach, and head volleyball coach.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Swim Coach$33,923$2,827$16.3115,871
Coach$42,716$3,560$20.5416,688
Soccer Coach$43,616$3,635$20.9714,483
Tennis Coach$43,321$3,610$20.8314,629
Softball Coach$44,003$3,667$21.1614,469
Volleyball Coach$43,626$3,636$20.9714,484

Top companies hiring head baseball coaches now:

  1. University of Maine at Presque Isle jobs (3)
  2. Sussex Co. Public Schools jobs (4)

Which companies pay head baseball coaches the most?

Head baseball coach salaries at Providence College and Quincy Public Schools are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average head baseball coach salary at companies like PSEA and 4CD Live are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Head baseball coach salary trends

The average head baseball coach salary has risen by $9,627 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average head baseball coach earned $34,874 annually, but today, they earn $44,502 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for head baseball coaches over the last decade.

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

Average head baseball coach salary over time

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

Head baseball coach salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$44,500$21.39+4.1%
2024$42,700$20.52+3.0%
2023$41,400$19.89+4.5%
2022$39,500$19.00+2.5%
2021$38,500$18.53+1.5%

Recently added head baseball coach salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
West Virginia Department of EducationJR. High Head Baseball-SMason, WV06/26/2025$73,045
Ridgefield Public Schools (NjBaseball Head Coach-Middle SchoolRidgefield, NJ06/19/2025$45,084
Oregon Institute of TechnologyHead Coach, BaseballKlamath Falls, OR06/11/2025$55,800
Industrial ISDTeacher/Head Baseball CoachNome, TX06/11/2025$41,520
Royal School DistrictHS Head Baseball CoachRoyal City, WA06/08/2025$65,880
Seaside Sd 10High School Head Baseball CoachSeaside, OR06/06/2025$71,256
Oregon Public SchoolsHead Baseball CoachTurner, OR06/04/2025$92,336
Cascade School District 5Head Baseball CoachIone, OR06/03/2025$92,336
Steel Partners Holdings LPHead Baseball CoachBoston, MA05/28/2025$48,000
Highland Community CollegeHead Mens Baseball CoachHighland, KS05/22/2025$45,000

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