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Job coach salary

Average job coach salary

$37,372

$17.97 hourly rate

Entry-level job coach salary
$31,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Job Coach Salary

The average salary for a job coach is approximately $37,372 per year. This figure can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry of employment. Job coaches typically work in settings that include schools, non-profits, and rehabilitation facilities, providing support to individuals aiming to enter or re-enter the workforce.

Job Coach Salary by State

Salary estimates indicate significant differences across states. For example, job coaches in higher-cost regions may earn more due to increased demand and living expenses. States like California and New York often report higher salaries compared to others, reflecting their job market dynamics.

Job Coach Salary Details

In addition to base salary, job coaches might receive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Moreover, those with specialized skills or certifications may command higher salaries. As the demand for job coaching services continues to grow, pursuing this career can be both rewarding and financially viable.

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Job 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 job coach typically falls between $37,372 and $46,404.
zippia
$37,372yearly
glassdoor[1]
$46,404yearly
comparably[2]
$46,234yearly
Salary.com[3]
$44,954yearly

Average job coach salary by state

The average job coach salary in California, New Hampshire, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average job coach salary states are Idaho, Missouri, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for job coaches

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$48,301$23.22
2North Dakota$47,284$22.73
3California$52,928$25.45
4Arizona$39,374$18.93
5Vermont$42,734$20.55
6Massachusetts$42,978$20.66
7Maine$43,199$20.77
8Utah$41,582$19.99
9Connecticut$39,452$18.97
10New Mexico$40,223$19.34
11Washington$43,647$20.98
12New York$39,963$19.21
13Minnesota$38,695$18.60
14West Virginia$40,889$19.66
15Arkansas$40,659$19.55
16Mississippi$40,891$19.66
17Kansas$36,328$17.47
18Illinois$39,595$19.04
19Iowa$35,869$17.24
20Delaware$38,184$18.36
21Colorado$37,310$17.94
22Texas$38,016$18.28
23Alaska$37,125$17.85
24Pennsylvania$37,638$18.10
25Michigan$35,158$16.90
26New Jersey$37,979$18.26
27District of Columbia$36,696$17.64
28South Dakota$35,317$16.98
29Montana$33,599$16.15
30Maryland$36,239$17.42
31Ohio$35,164$16.91
32Hawaii$34,423$16.55
33Nevada$34,603$16.64
34Nebraska$33,756$16.23
35Tennessee$35,005$16.83
36Florida$34,968$16.81
37Oklahoma$33,890$16.29
38Oregon$32,996$15.86
39Georgia$34,243$16.46
40North Carolina$33,182$15.95
41Idaho$31,122$14.96
42Kentucky$31,528$15.16
43Wyoming$27,668$13.30
44Missouri$30,859$14.84
45Rhode Island$32,279$15.52
46Louisiana$25,252$12.14
47Virginia$33,751$16.23
48South Carolina$32,560$15.65
49Alabama$30,228$14.53
50Wisconsin$31,372$15.08
51Indiana$26,733$12.85

Job coach salary details

A job coach's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average job coach salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a job coach's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$37,372$3,114$18
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15

Highest paying job coach jobs

The highest paying types of job coaches are job developer, education consultant, and admissions advisor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Academic Adviser$46,729$3,894$22.4723,208
Student Advisor$41,418$3,452$19.9156,492
Student Mentor$33,392$2,783$16.0518,591
Peer Mentor$28,416$2,368$13.661,199
Evaluator$50,338$4,195$24.201,601
Student Representative$40,373$3,364$19.4110,038

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$36,000$35,800$35,600$35,400$35,200$35,000
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Job Coach salary by industry

The average job coach salary varies across industries:

  • The average job coach salary in the education industry is $38,362, the highest of any industry.
  • The average job coach salary in the finance industry is $36,850.
  • Job coaches in the professional industry earn an average salary of $35,998, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for job coaches

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$38,362$18.44
2Government$36,850$17.72
3Health Care$36,649$17.62
4Non Profits$36,193$17.40
5Professional$35,998$17.31

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Job coach salary trends

The average job coach salary has risen by $2,566 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average job coach earned $34,806 annually, but today, they earn $37,372 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for job coaches over the last decade.

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Average job coach salary over time

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Job coach salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$37,400$17.97+1.9%
2024$36,700$17.63+1.3%
2023$36,200$17.41+1.6%
2022$35,600$17.13+1.5%
2021$35,100$16.87+1.6%

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