Coaches and Scouts vs. Public Relations Specialists: Who Earns More?
Public Relations Specialists out-earn Coaches and Scouts by $27K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Coaches and Scouts land at $47,320 and Public Relations Specialists at $74,750. The education gap is real: coaches and scout programs typically require bachelor's degree, while public relations specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Coaches and Scouts is New Jersey ($76,700); for Public Relations Specialists it's District of Columbia ($102,740).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Coaches and Scouts median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Coaches and Scouts or Public Relations Specialists?
Public Relations Specialists earn more nationally. The median is $47,320 for Coaches and Scouts versus $74,750 for Public Relations Specialists, a difference of $27K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Coaches and Scouts or Public Relations Specialists?
Coaches and Scouts has the better 10-year outlook at 6.4% projected growth, compared to 4.8% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Coaches and Scouts or Public Relations Specialists?
Coaches and Scouts typically requires bachelor's degree. Public Relations Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Coaches and Scouts get paid the most?
New Jersey is the top-paying state for Coaches and Scouts at $76,700/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Coaches and Scouts vs. Public Relations Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New Jersey, Coaches and Scouts earn $76,700 vs. $80,130 for Public Relations Specialists. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.