Coaches and Scouts Salary
Coaches and Scouts in Oklahoma City, OK make a median of $40,460 a year. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $66K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.41), which stretches that salary to about $44,752 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,244/month, about 45.1% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $40K get you in Oklahoma City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Oklahoma City’s Regional Price Parity (90.41). 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 Oklahoma City
Pay for coaches and scouts in Oklahoma City runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $47K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,244/month, which is 45.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.41 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for coaches and scoutss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for coaches and scouts in metros near Oklahoma City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $39K | $44K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $37K | $36K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $36K | $37K |
| St. Louis | $38K | $40K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oklahoma City, OK
Entry-level coaches and scouts (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $99K 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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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 Oklahoma City?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $40K, rent takes 45.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,244/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/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 Oklahoma City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new coaches and scouts typically earn — is $23K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,390/month. At HUD’s $1,244/month FMR, rent would take 89% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is coaches and scout a high-paying job in Oklahoma City?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $40K here vs. $47K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Oklahoma City compare to the national average for coaches and scouts?
Oklahoma City pays $40K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.41), the purchasing-power equivalent is $45K — below the national median.
How much do coaches and scouts make in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median is $40,460 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,170, and experienced coaches and scouts can clear $122,490. The mean (average) is $65,970, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Oklahoma City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,760/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,244/month, which eats 45.1% 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 Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has a Regional Price Parity of 90.41 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median coaches and scouts salary is worth about $44,752 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.