Spokane County’s 133 coaches earned an average salary of $135,163 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the second highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Washington post-secondary schools during 2022.
Spokane County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Gonzaga University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $319,915.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $148,976 on average in Spokane County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $68,443.
Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.
Spokane County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $319,915 |
| Eastern Washington University | $84,738 |
| Whitworth University | $43,801 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $7,700 |
