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Assistant person's basketball coach salary

Average assistant person's basketball coach salary

$43,889

$21.1 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant person's basketball coach salary
$27,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Exploring Assistant Person's Basketball Coach Salary Trends

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Assistant Person's Basketball Coach is approximately $43,889 per year, translating to about $21 per hour. Salaries can vary widely based on factors such as geographic location, years of coaching experience, and the specific institution or organization.

For instance, coaches in urban areas or regions with a high cost of living tend to earn more than their counterparts in rural settings. Additionally, those with extensive experience or specialized skills may command higher salaries. To maximize earning potential, aspiring coaches should consider pursuing opportunities in states known for competitive basketball programs.

Salary by State and City

Understanding the geographical salary distribution is crucial. States like California, New York, and Texas often report higher average salaries due to the concentration of colleges and schools with robust athletic programs. Similarly, cities with professional sports affiliations may offer better pay and career growth opportunities.

For those looking to advance their careers, it is essential to stay informed about local job markets and potential salary increases over time. Monitoring these trends can help coaches negotiate better compensation and find positions that align with their career goals.

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Where can an Assistant Person's Basketball Coach earn more?

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Columbus, OH$61,500
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Kern Community College District$128,801
Dickinson College$47,331

Average assistant person's basketball coach salary by state

The highest-paying states for assistant person's basketball coaches are Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. The lowest average assistant person's basketball coach salary states are Kansas, Indiana, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for assistant person's basketball coaches

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$56,164$27.00
2Arizona$50,885$24.46
3New York$56,918$27.36
4Massachusetts$60,388$29.03
5District of Columbia$55,925$26.89
6New Jersey$56,998$27.40
7Delaware$51,034$24.54
8Louisiana$45,029$21.65
9California$51,804$24.91
10Pennsylvania$50,723$24.39
11Rhode Island$51,698$24.85
12New Mexico$44,755$21.52
13Nevada$45,884$22.06
14Minnesota$42,393$20.38
15Colorado$42,870$20.61
16Oregon$43,140$20.74
17South Carolina$45,531$21.89
18Vermont$46,757$22.48
19West Virginia$46,537$22.37
20Texas$43,632$20.98
21Washington$47,475$22.82
22New Hampshire$39,850$19.16
23Maryland$43,871$21.09
24Alabama$42,341$20.36
25Nebraska$36,975$17.78
26North Carolina$38,153$18.34
27Hawaii$36,592$17.59
28Alaska$39,540$19.01
29Kentucky$35,711$17.17
30Virginia$41,968$20.18
31Mississippi$39,409$18.95
32Maine$39,956$19.21
33Missouri$34,475$16.57
34Idaho$33,595$16.15
35Michigan$32,793$15.77
36Illinois$34,470$16.57
37Florida$37,889$18.22
38Ohio$34,100$16.39
39Kansas$30,866$14.84
40North Dakota$31,020$14.91
41Utah$33,113$15.92
42Oklahoma$35,001$16.83
43Iowa$28,990$13.94
44Montana$25,858$12.43
45Arkansas$34,188$16.44
46Tennessee$33,780$16.24
47Wyoming$22,896$11.01
48Georgia$33,932$16.31
49Indiana$29,929$14.39
50Wisconsin$32,608$15.68
51South Dakota$25,966$12.48
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Highest paying cities for assistant person's basketball coaches

The highest-paying cities for assistant person's basketball coaches are Springfield, MA, New York, NY, and Hoboken, NJ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Springfield, MA$61,500$29.57
2New York, NY$57,243$27.52
3Hoboken, NJ$57,015$27.41
4Middletown, CT$55,992$26.92
5Santa Cruz, CA$52,297$25.14
6Philadelphia, PA$51,577$24.80
7Hobbs, NM$45,544$21.90
8Houston, TX$44,646$21.46
9Eugene, OR$44,028$21.17
10Denver, CO$42,848$20.60
11Davie, FL$38,799$18.65
12Greensboro, NC$38,160$18.35
13Saint Louis, MO$34,825$16.74
14Tulsa, OK$34,610$16.64
15Chicago, IL$34,531$16.60
16Dayton, OH$33,254$15.99
17Port Huron, MI$33,143$15.93
18Logan, UT$32,338$15.55
19Hammond, IN$29,666$14.26
20Dubuque, IA$29,505$14.19

Assistant person's basketball coach salary details

An assistant person's basketball coach's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average assistant person's basketball coach salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an assistant person's basketball coach's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$70,000$5,833$34
75th Percentile$56,000$4,667$27
Average$43,889$3,657$21
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13

Highest paying assistant person's basketball coach jobs

The highest paying types of assistant person's basketball coaches are assistant track and field coach, assistant football coach, and basketball coach.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Coach$42,716$3,560$20.5416,688
Head Coach$44,062$3,672$21.1822,027
Swim Coach$33,923$2,827$16.3115,871
Life Coach$41,947$3,496$20.1725,642
Head Baseball Coach$44,502$3,708$21.3921,993
Basketball Coach$44,858$3,738$21.5714,517

Top companies hiring assistant person's basketball coaches now:

  1. Canisius College jobs (6)
  2. Clark Atlanta University jobs (5)
  3. University of Illinois System jobs (6)
  4. Eastern Washington University jobs (6)
  5. Cincinnati State jobs (5)

Which companies pay assistant person's basketball coaches the most?

Assistant person's basketball coach salaries at Kern Community College District and COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant person's basketball coach salary at companies like Emerson College and Kenyon College are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Assistant person's basketball coach salary trends

The average assistant person's basketball coach salary has risen by $9,495 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant person's basketball coach earned $34,394 annually, but today, they earn $43,889 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for assistant person's basketball coaches over the last decade.

Compare assistant person's basketball coach salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average assistant person's basketball coach salary over time

Compare assistant person's basketball coach salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Assistant person's basketball coach salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$43,900$21.10+4.1%
2024$42,100$20.24+3.0%
2023$40,800$19.62+4.5%
2022$39,000$18.74+2.5%
2021$38,000$18.27+1.5%

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