Coaches and Scouts Salary
Coaches and Scouts in Stockton-Lodi, CA make a median of $37,820 a year. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.09), so that salary is closer to $35,988 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,742/month, about 66.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $38K get you in Stockton-Lodi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Stockton-Lodi’s Regional Price Parity (105.09). 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 Stockton-Lodi
Pay for coaches and scouts in Stockton-Lodi runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $47K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,742/month, which is 65.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 5% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.09), so groceries and services cost more too. 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 Stockton-Lodi, 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, Stockton-Lodi, CA
Entry-level coaches and scouts (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $39K 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 Stockton-Lodi?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 65.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,742/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 Stockton-Lodi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new coaches and scouts typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,115/month. At HUD’s $1,742/month FMR, rent would take 82% 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 Stockton-Lodi?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $38K here vs. $47K nationally.
How does Stockton-Lodi compare to the national average for coaches and scouts?
Stockton-Lodi pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.09), the purchasing-power equivalent is $36K — below the national median.
How much do coaches and scouts make in Stockton-Lodi, CA?
The median is $37,820 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,250, and experienced coaches and scouts can clear $73,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Stockton-Lodi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,645/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,742/month, which eats 65.9% 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 Stockton-Lodi?
Stockton-Lodi has a Regional Price Parity of 105.09 (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 $35,988 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.