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Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Excludes "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Mean wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235,400 | 1.5 % | (4) | $42,540 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,670 | $22,180 | $32,270 | $51,010 | $75,400 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 54,710 | 12.77 | (4) | $34,690 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 53,040 | 0.63 | (4) | $37,670 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 48,900 | 3.84 | (4) | $42,850 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 41,890 | 1.39 | (4) | $57,880 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 7,840 | 2.02 | (4) | $34,260 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 54,710 | 12.77 | (4) | $34,690 |
| Spectator Sports | 7,130 | 5.03 | (4) | $64,180 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 48,900 | 3.84 | (4) | $42,850 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 7,840 | 2.02 | (4) | $34,260 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 41,890 | 1.39 | (4) | $57,880 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | 70 | 0.24 | (4) | $82,100 |
| Spectator Sports | 7,130 | 5.03 | (4) | $64,180 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 380 | 0.02 | (4) | $62,900 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 41,890 | 1.39 | (4) | $57,880 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 670 | 0.15 | (4) | $54,890 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 29,760 | 1.78 | 1.08 | (4) | $41,500 |
| Texas | 12,100 | 1.02 | 0.62 | (4) | $49,780 |
| Washington | 11,730 | 3.68 | 2.23 | (4) | $44,950 |
| Ohio | 10,720 | 2.00 | 1.21 | (4) | $36,140 |
| Michigan | 10,680 | 2.50 | 1.51 | (4) | $41,890 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,380 | 4.51 | 2.73 | (4) | $34,000 |
| Washington | 11,730 | 3.68 | 2.23 | (4) | $44,950 |
| Maine | 1,900 | 3.18 | 1.93 | (4) | $24,970 |
| Idaho | 2,130 | 3.11 | 1.88 | (4) | $26,930 |
| Iowa | 4,750 | 3.09 | 1.87 | (4) | $29,580 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 580 | 0.81 | 0.49 | (4) | $66,030 |
| New York | 10,420 | 1.13 | 0.69 | (4) | $55,220 |
| Mississippi | 1,180 | 1.06 | 0.64 | (4) | $54,660 |
| New Jersey | 6,900 | 1.72 | 1.04 | (4) | $53,460 |
| Louisiana | 1,730 | 0.91 | 0.55 | (4) | $53,190 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,750 | 1.16 | 0.70 | (4) | $55,710 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,020 | 1.36 | 0.82 | (4) | $44,940 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 5,600 | 3.40 | 2.06 | (4) | $47,930 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,500 | 1.50 | 0.91 | (4) | $40,330 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,530 | 2.80 | 1.70 | (4) | $40,290 |
| Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,140 | 3.64 | 2.20 | (4) | $36,710 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA NECTA Division | 4,080 | 2.22 | 1.34 | (4) | $53,540 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,000 | 2.02 | 1.22 | (8) | (8) |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,850 | 1.53 | 0.93 | (4) | $48,240 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | 3,790 | 2.62 | 1.59 | (4) | $38,650 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 290 | 5.86 | 3.55 | (4) | $24,210 |
| Olympia-Tumwater, WA | 630 | 5.72 | 3.46 | (4) | $44,220 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 3,080 | 5.58 | 3.38 | (4) | $29,030 |
| San Rafael, CA Metropolitan Division | 600 | 5.22 | 3.16 | (4) | $53,590 |
| Bellingham, WA | 410 | 4.82 | 2.92 | (4) | $41,340 |
| Walla Walla, WA | 120 | 4.65 | 2.82 | (4) | $51,420 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 1,070 | 4.59 | 2.78 | (4) | $36,110 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 250 | 4.48 | 2.71 | (4) | $78,610 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 390 | 4.47 | 2.71 | (4) | $31,370 |
| Dubuque, IA | 250 | 4.45 | 2.69 | (4) | $27,330 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 210 | 2.49 | 1.51 | (4) | $82,300 |
| Lubbock, TX | 160 | 1.12 | 0.68 | (4) | $81,320 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 250 | 4.48 | 2.71 | (4) | $78,610 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 240 | 2.47 | 1.49 | (4) | $73,260 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC | 530 | 1.33 | 0.80 | (4) | $70,620 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 190 | 2.04 | 1.24 | (4) | $70,030 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 80 | 0.42 | 0.25 | (4) | $67,060 |
| Corvallis, OR | (8) | (8) | (8) | (4) | $65,860 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 270 | 1.11 | 0.67 | (4) | $64,650 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 70 | 0.97 | 0.59 | (4) | $64,040 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northeastern Ohio non-metropolitan area (non-contiguous) | 1,070 | 3.22 | 1.95 | (4) | $24,980 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | 910 | 8.55 | 5.18 | (4) | $29,370 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | 910 | 7.82 | 4.74 | (4) | $37,930 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | 780 | 3.44 | 2.08 | (4) | $29,450 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 770 | 4.04 | 2.45 | (4) | $24,750 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | 910 | 8.55 | 5.18 | (4) | $29,370 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | 910 | 7.82 | 4.74 | (4) | $37,930 |
| Southwest Washington nonmetropolitan area | 450 | 6.74 | 4.08 | (4) | $46,320 |
| Central Washington nonmetropolitan area | 220 | 6.70 | 4.06 | (4) | $47,910 |
| Northwest Washington nonmetropolitan area | 310 | 6.10 | 3.69 | (4) | $40,210 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 290 | 1.24 | 0.75 | (4) | $87,220 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.88 | 0.53 | (4) | $67,000 |
| Balance of Alaska nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.54 | 0.32 | (4) | $57,310 |
| Central-Southeast Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 3.11 | 1.88 | (4) | $55,110 |
| Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | 140 | 1.37 | 0.83 | (4) | $55,060 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2017 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 30, 2018