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14 coaches at institution in Watauga County earned $160,891 on average in 2022

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Dr. Sheri Everts Chancellor | Appalachian State University

Dr. Sheri Everts Chancellor | Appalachian State University

Watauga County’s 14 coaches earned an average salary of $160,891 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the seventh highest average salary per county earned by coaches at North Carolina post-secondary schools during 2022.

Watauga County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $250,160 on average in Watauga County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $93,939.

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.

Watauga County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Appalachian State University$160,891

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