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
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Concord University | $48,786 |
| Bluefield State College | $34,867 |
