Average salary, compensation, and wages for Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of athletes were $45,320 in 2002. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $14,090, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $145,600. However, the highest paid professional athletes earn salaries far in excess of these estimates. Median annual earnings of umpires and related workers were $20,540 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $16,210 and $29,490. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13,760, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $40,350. Median annual earnings of coaches and scouts were $27,880 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $17,890 and $42,250. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13,370, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $60,230. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of coaches and scouts in 2002 were as follows:
Earnings vary by education level, certification, and geographic region. Some instructors and coaches are paid a salary, while others may be paid by the hour, per session, or based on the number of participants. More information on Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers occupation Number of Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers Working conditions for Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers Significant points for Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers Training requirements for Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |