Editors vs. Coaches and Scouts: Who Earns More?
Editors out-earn Coaches and Scouts by $31K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Editors land at $77,920 and Coaches and Scouts at $47,320. The education gap is real: editor programs typically require bachelor's degree, while coaches and scout programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Editors is New York ($101,480); for Coaches and Scouts it's New Jersey ($76,700).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Editors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Editors or Coaches and Scouts?
Editors earn more nationally. The median is $77,920 for Editors versus $47,320 for Coaches and Scouts, a difference of $31K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Editors or Coaches and Scouts?
Coaches and Scouts has the better 10-year outlook at 6.4% projected growth, compared to 0.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Editors or Coaches and Scouts?
Editors typically requires bachelor's degree. Coaches and Scouts requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Editors get paid the most?
New York is the top-paying state for Editors at $101,480/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Editors vs. Coaches and Scouts pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Editors earn $101,480 vs. $59,920 for Coaches and Scouts. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.