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182 coaches at institutions in Oakland County earned $29,412 on average in 2022

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Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. President at Oakland University | Oakland University

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. President at Oakland University | Oakland University

Oakland County’s 182 coaches earned an average salary of $29,412 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 16th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Michigan post-secondary schools during 2022.

Oakland County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Oakland University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $97,650.

Male coaches of men's teams received $44,931 on average in Oakland County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $34,005.

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.

Oakland County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Oakland University$97,650
Lawrence Technological University$33,799
Rochester University$9,727
Oakland Community College$6,962

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