U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Excludes "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Mean wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184,280 | 1.4 % | (4) | $35,950 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,380 | $18,800 | $28,340 | $43,930 | $63,720 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 54,080 | 0.63 | (4) | $32,110 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 39,000 | 12.11 | (4) | $29,330 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 32,660 | 1.15 | (4) | $49,140 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 31,250 | 2.93 | (4) | $34,400 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 8,160 | 2.10 | (4) | $27,960 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 39,000 | 12.11 | (4) | $29,330 |
| Spectator Sports | 5,530 | 4.21 | (4) | $60,610 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 31,250 | 2.93 | (4) | $34,400 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 8,160 | 2.10 | (4) | $27,960 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 32,660 | 1.15 | (4) | $49,140 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | 5,530 | 4.21 | (4) | $60,610 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 390 | 0.02 | (4) | $58,570 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 970 | 0.23 | (4) | $50,230 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 32,660 | 1.15 | (4) | $49,140 |
| Performing Arts Companies | 170 | 0.15 | (4) | $48,270 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 25,330 | 1.81 | 1.25 | (4) | $41,830 |
| Texas | 11,260 | 1.12 | 0.77 | (4) | $36,760 |
| New York | 9,980 | 1.20 | 0.83 | (4) | $38,610 |
| Illinois | 8,250 | 1.49 | 1.03 | (4) | $30,640 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,880 | 1.44 | 0.99 | (4) | $32,310 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,080 | 3.75 | 2.59 | (4) | $32,900 |
| Montana | 1,450 | 3.42 | 2.36 | (4) | $28,220 |
| Maine | 1,810 | 3.14 | 2.16 | (4) | $23,070 |
| Idaho | 1,770 | 2.97 | 2.05 | (4) | $24,530 |
| Iowa | 3,740 | 2.60 | 1.79 | (4) | $25,800 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 550 | 0.85 | 0.59 | (4) | $53,480 |
| Mississippi | 1,030 | 0.96 | 0.66 | (4) | $49,360 |
| Arkansas | 1,140 | 1.00 | 0.69 | (4) | $47,980 |
| Florida | 6,220 | 0.88 | 0.60 | (4) | $46,910 |
| Georgia | 3,020 | 0.81 | 0.56 | (4) | $45,810 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,870 | 1.54 | 1.06 | (4) | $43,750 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,090 | 0.82 | 0.57 | (4) | $45,760 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,020 | 1.13 | 0.78 | (4) | $34,580 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,640 | 2.65 | 1.82 | (4) | $38,450 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,260 | 1.63 | 1.12 | (4) | $30,870 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,110 | 1.88 | 1.30 | (4) | $49,400 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 2,930 | 2.17 | 1.50 | (4) | $34,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,770 | 1.54 | 1.06 | (4) | $38,040 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 2,710 | 2.25 | 1.55 | (4) | $30,420 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,540 | 2.68 | 1.85 | (4) | $42,630 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 220 | 4.81 | 3.32 | (4) | $21,880 |
| Bellingham, WA | 330 | 4.45 | 3.07 | (4) | $32,580 |
| Muncie, IN | 180 | 4.17 | 2.87 | (4) | $31,160 |
| Missoula, MT | 230 | 4.16 | 2.87 | (4) | $36,050 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 500 | 4.02 | 2.77 | (4) | $24,540 |
| Great Falls, MT | 140 | 3.96 | 2.73 | (4) | $28,840 |
| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 970 | 3.79 | 2.62 | (4) | $21,860 |
| Bloomington-Normal, IL | 320 | 3.74 | 2.58 | (4) | $31,280 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 660 | 3.73 | 2.57 | (4) | $20,130 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 160 | 3.47 | 2.39 | (4) | $81,190 |