High Country Times

Avery County’s 16 coaches earned an average salary of $47,379 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 17th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at North Carolina post-secondary schools during 2022.

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

Male coaches of men's teams received $45,293 on average in Avery County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $43,452.

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.

Institution	Salary
Lees-McRae College	$47,379