Coaches and Scouts Salary in Kentucky

Coaches and scouts in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $82,700 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($39,950), across the 4 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the coaches and scouts average at $55,030 and the median at $35,570 for 2,800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,160.

Coaches and Scouts average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$82,700
Paducah$76,080
Louisville$57,290
Bowling Green$39,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$82,700	$39,210	$30,040	$61,958	93
Paducah	$76,080	$43,110	$25,480	$58,285	86
Louisville	$57,290	$34,780	$29,380	$45,065	93
Bowling Green	$39,950	$32,480	$24,970	$32,200	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Coaches and Scouts salary in other states

Coaches and Scouts salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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