President Herbert L. King Jr. | Lees-McRae College
President Herbert L. King Jr. | Lees-McRae College
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.
Avery County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lees-McRae College | $47,379 |
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