Coaches and Scouts Salary
Coaches and Scouts in Grand Junction, CO make a median of $49,010 a year. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
Where the paycheck goes
What $49K actually covers in Grand Junction, month by month
About coaches and scouts
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for coaches and scouts in metros near Grand Junction, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $47K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $51K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47K | , |
| Greeley | $38K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Grand Junction, CO
Entry-level coaches and scouts (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $53K 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 |
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a coaches and scout afford a 2BR apartment alone in Grand Junction?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 43% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,407/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for coaches and scouts in Grand Junction?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new coaches and scouts typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,240/month.
Is coaches and scout a high-paying job in Grand Junction?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $49K locally vs. $47K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Grand Junction compare to the national average for coaches and scouts?
Grand Junction pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s +4%.
How much do coaches and scouts make in Grand Junction, CO?
The median is $49,010 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,710, and experienced coaches and scouts can clear $85,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Grand Junction?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,272/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 43% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a coaches and scouts salary go in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction 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 $49,010 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.