Coaches and Scouts Salary
Coaches and Scouts in Salinas, CA make a median of $54,940 a year. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $86K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions. Prices run high here (RPP 109.04), so that salary is closer to $50,385 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,684/month, about 74.8% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $55K get you in Salinas?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salinas’s Regional Price Parity (109.04). 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 Salinas
Salinas sits well above the national pay line for coaches and scouts, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $47K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $2,684/month, which is 72.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 9% above the national average (BEA RPP 109.04), so groceries and services cost more too. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for coaches and scouts in metros near Salinas, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $47K | $42K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $55K | $47K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $47K | $42K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $45K | $43K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salinas, CA
Entry-level coaches and scouts (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $110K or more, a $72K 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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Frequently asked questions
Can a coaches and scout afford a 2BR apartment alone in Salinas?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $55K, rent takes 72.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,684/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/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 Salinas?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new coaches and scouts typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,244/month. At HUD’s $2,684/month FMR, rent would take 120% 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 Salinas?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $55K here vs. $47K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 9% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Salinas compare to the national average for coaches and scouts?
Salinas pays $55K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 109.04), the purchasing-power equivalent is $50K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do coaches and scouts make in Salinas, CA?
The median is $54,940 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,400, and experienced coaches and scouts can clear $109,700. The mean (average) is $86,040, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Salinas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,716/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,684/month, which eats 72.2% 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 Salinas?
Salinas has a Regional Price Parity of 109.04 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median coaches and scouts salary is worth about $50,385 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.