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How much did coaches earn in 2022 on average working at the only institution paying coaches in Union County?

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Lindsay Stoaks President | Southwestern Community College

Lindsay Stoaks President | Southwestern Community College

Union County’s 10 coaches earned an average salary of $7,225 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Iowa post-secondary schools during 2022.

Union County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $7,250 on average in Union County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $7,050.

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.

Union County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Southwestern Community College$7,225

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