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48 coaches at institutions in Mercer County earned $38,346 on average in 2022

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Dr. Kendra S. Boggess President | Concord University

Dr. Kendra S. Boggess President | Concord University

Mercer County’s 48 coaches earned an average salary of $38,346 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the sixth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at West Virginia post-secondary schools during 2022.

Mercer County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Concord University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $48,786.

Male coaches of men's teams received $47,340 on average in Mercer County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $33,528.

Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.

Mercer County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Concord University$48,786
Bluefield State College$34,867

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