Coaches and Scouts Salary
Coaches and Scouts in Arecibo, PR make a median of $65,870 a year. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $65,870 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $510/month, or 11.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $66K get you in Arecibo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Arecibo
Arecibo sits well above the national pay line for coaches and scouts, local pay runs about 39% higher than the U.S. median of $47K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $510/month, 11.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Arecibo offers a genuinely strong financial position for coaches and scoutss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for coaches and scouts in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $30K | $30K |
| Aguadilla | $54K | $54K |
| Ponce | $22K | $22K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level coaches and scouts (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
Coaches and Scouts pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Coaches and Scouts salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $77K | +62% | 5,670 |
| District of Columbia | $65K | +38% | 630 |
| Louisiana | $61K | +29% | 2,550 |
| Vermont | $60K | +27% | 630 |
| New York | $60K | +27% | 11,220 |
| Hawaii | $56K | +18% | 760 |
| Massachusetts | $55K | +17% | 6,310 |
| Connecticut | $55K | +16% | 4,070 |
| Rhode Island | $54K | +13% | 1,170 |
| Arizona | $53K | +12% | 4,120 |
| West Virginia | $52K | +10% | 910 |
| New Hampshire | $51K | +9% | 870 |
| Nevada | $51K | +8% | 2,390 |
| Maryland | $51K | +7% | 3,960 |
| New Mexico | $50K | +6% | 590 |
| Wyoming | $49K | +4% | 470 |
| Iowa | $49K | +4% | 3,410 |
| Illinois | $49K | +4% | 8,840 |
| Oregon | $49K | +3% | 3,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $49K | +3% | 8,170 |
| Georgia | $48K | +2% | 4,510 |
| Minnesota | $48K | +2% | 4,680 |
| Washington | $48K | +2% | 11,790 |
| Montana | $48K | +1% | 990 |
| Nebraska | $48K | +1% | 1,180 |
| California | $48K | +1% | 31,150 |
| Colorado | $47K | -0% | 4,120 |
| Michigan | $47K | -1% | 7,910 |
| Idaho | $47K | -2% | 1,410 |
| Ohio | $47K | -2% | 13,150 |
| Virginia | $46K | -2% | 6,810 |
| Utah | $46K | -3% | 2,940 |
| Delaware | $45K | -4% | 600 |
| Wisconsin | $45K | -5% | 5,480 |
| Indiana | $44K | -6% | 5,960 |
| North Carolina | $44K | -7% | 8,530 |
| Maine | $44K | -8% | 1,060 |
| South Carolina | $43K | -9% | 3,310 |
| Kansas | $43K | -9% | 3,300 |
| Missouri | $43K | -10% | 4,730 |
| Alaska | $41K | -13% | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $41K | -13% | 2,420 |
| Florida | $39K | -17% | 18,120 |
| Arkansas | $39K | -18% | 2,070 |
| Tennessee | $38K | -20% | 6,250 |
| North Dakota | $37K | -22% | 1,180 |
| Texas | $37K | -23% | 15,300 |
| South Dakota | $36K | -23% | 1,290 |
| Kentucky | $36K | -25% | 2,800 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a coaches and scout afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 11.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $510/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for coaches and scouts in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new coaches and scouts typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,155/month. At HUD’s $510/month FMR, rent would take 16% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is coaches and scout a high-paying job in Arecibo?
Local pay is 39% above the national median — $66K here vs. $47K nationally.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for coaches and scouts?
Arecibo pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s +39%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do coaches and scouts make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $65,870 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,580, and experienced coaches and scouts can clear $76,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,561/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $510/month, which eats 11.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a coaches and scouts salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median coaches and scouts salary is worth about $65,870 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do coaches and scouts get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.