Butte County’s 37 coaches earned an average salary of $36,102 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the 14th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at California post-secondary schools during 2022.
Butte County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, California State University-Chico stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $83,904.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $49,519 on average in Butte County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $47,618.
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.
Butte County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| California State University-Chico | $83,904 |
| Butte College | $10,209 |
