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College scouting coordinator salary

Average college scouting coordinator salary

$48,169

$23.16 hourly rate

Entry-level college scouting coordinator salary
$34,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary Overview

The average salary for a College Scouting Coordinator is approximately $48,169 annually. This figure varies based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific institutional needs. In states with a higher demand for college athletics, salaries may increase significantly.

Salary by State

Different states offer varying compensation levels. For instance:

  • California: Average salary is around $52,000.
  • Texas: Average salary is about $47,000.
  • New York: Average salary is approximately $49,500.

Additionally, major metropolitan areas tend to offer higher salaries due to increased competition and cost of living. Understanding these dynamics can help candidates negotiate better salaries when applying for positions.

Opportunities in the Field

College Scouting Coordinators often find roles within various athletic departments or scouting organizations. The highest-paying positions are typically found in larger universities or regions with strong athletic programs. Pursuing further education or certifications in sports management can also enhance earning potential and job prospects in this competitive field.

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University of California-Berkeley$73,040
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Average college scouting coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for college scouting coordinators are Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California. The lowest average college scouting coordinator salary states are Missouri, Kansas, and Delaware.

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Highest paying states for college scouting coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$67,288$32.35
2Vermont$57,507$27.65
3Rhode Island$56,523$27.17
4Connecticut$60,972$29.31
5West Virginia$51,690$24.85
6Alaska$58,016$27.89
7Arizona$56,554$27.19
8Maine$49,719$23.90
9Nevada$54,182$26.05
10Pennsylvania$55,588$26.73
11New York$55,892$26.87
12Oregon$59,682$28.69
13New Mexico$47,838$23.00
14California$60,538$29.10
15District of Columbia$61,775$29.70
16New Jersey$57,545$27.67
17Alabama$45,835$22.04
18New Hampshire$46,131$22.18
19Virginia$50,749$24.40
20Washington$53,539$25.74
21South Carolina$49,793$23.94
22Maryland$47,929$23.04
23Minnesota$49,559$23.83
24Michigan$44,769$21.52
25Oklahoma$41,932$20.16
26North Carolina$43,712$21.02
27Texas$46,463$22.34
28Indiana$43,925$21.12
29Colorado$44,045$21.18
30Idaho$41,533$19.97
31North Dakota$40,257$19.35
32Illinois$45,436$21.84
33Mississippi$41,848$20.12
34Tennessee$40,858$19.64
35Nebraska$43,562$20.94
36Hawaii$44,153$21.23
37Louisiana$43,426$20.88
38Utah$40,877$19.65
39Wisconsin$39,494$18.99
40Kentucky$38,624$18.57
41Florida$39,641$19.06
42Delaware$34,209$16.45
43Arkansas$37,828$18.19
44Wyoming$27,427$13.19
45South Dakota$32,224$15.49
46Ohio$36,044$17.33
47Georgia$37,414$17.99
48Montana$33,032$15.88
49Missouri$35,774$17.20
50Iowa$35,869$17.24
51Kansas$35,004$16.83
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Highest paying cities for college scouting coordinators

The highest-paying cities for college scouting coordinators are Boston, MA, Santa Cruz, CA, and Eugene, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$67,248$32.33
2Santa Cruz, CA$63,596$30.57
3Eugene, OR$60,364$29.02
4Philadelphia, PA$56,161$27.00
5New York, NY$56,122$26.98
6Lynnwood, WA$53,790$25.86
7Fort Worth, TX$46,605$22.41
8Rockford, IL$45,366$21.81
9Denver, CO$43,933$21.12
10Indianapolis, IN$43,767$21.04
11Tampa, FL$39,692$19.08
12Madison, WI$39,204$18.85
13Bowling Green, KY$37,564$18.06
14Wilmington, DE$34,261$16.47

College scouting coordinator salary details

A college scouting coordinator's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average college scouting coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a college scouting coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$66,000$5,500$32
75th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
Average$48,169$4,014$23
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16

Highest paying college scouting coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of college scouting coordinators are instructional design consultant, instructional design manager, and instructional developer/designer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Curriculum Developer$53,226$4,435$25.5973,274
Curriculum Writer$57,563$4,797$27.6711,540
Instructional Design Manager$66,959$5,580$32.1944,475
Instructional Design Consultant$70,045$5,837$33.6847,057
Coordinator$41,599$3,467$20.00151,508
Student Coordinator$41,556$3,463$19.9840,861

Top companies hiring college scouting coordinators now:

  1. University of California-Berkeley jobs (4)
  2. BrassCraft jobs (2)
  3. University of Nevada, Reno jobs (2)
  4. Adtalem Global Education jobs (3)
  5. Beam Suntory jobs (2)

Which companies pay college scouting coordinators the most?

College scouting coordinator salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Boston Public Schools are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average college scouting coordinator salary at companies like Shady Side Academy and Campbell Union High School District are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1University of California-Berkeley$73,040$35.12
2Boston Public Schools$68,398$32.88
3Shady Side Academy$59,688$28.70
4Campbell Union High School District$58,509$28.13
5Salem State University$58,201$27.98
6Franklin & Marshall College$56,055$26.95
7University of Alaska$54,402$26.15
8The City University of New York$53,556$25.75
9Steppingstone Scholars$52,786$25.38
10Beam Suntory$51,490$24.75
11Denver Public Schools$50,243$24.16
12University of Indianapolis$48,697$23.41
13University Settlement$48,682$23.40
14Boston University$46,437$22.33
15Rock Valley College$45,919$22.08
16Americorps$44,260$21.28
17State Center Community College$43,633$20.98
18WKYU$43,603$20.96
19UnityPoint Health$43,574$20.95

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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College Scouting Coordinator salary by industry

The average college scouting coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average college scouting coordinator salary in the education industry is $53,740, the highest of any industry.
  • The average college scouting coordinator salary in the finance industry is $52,391.
  • College scouting coordinators in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $47,079, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for college scouting coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$53,740$25.84
2Manufacturing$52,391$25.19
3Non Profits$48,445$23.29
4Hospitality$47,079$22.63

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College scouting coordinator salary trends

The average college scouting coordinator salary has risen by $10,421 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average college scouting coordinator earned $37,748 annually, but today, they earn $48,169 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for college scouting coordinators over the last decade.

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Average college scouting coordinator salary over time

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College scouting coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$48,200$23.16+4.1%
2024$46,200$22.21+3.0%
2023$44,800$21.53+4.5%
2022$42,800$20.57+2.5%
2021$41,700$20.05+1.5%

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