Sports coaches at Salish Kootenai College earned an average of $809 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This amount was the lowest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Montana.
Both male and female coaches at Salish Kootenai College received an average salary of $809.
The college employed two sports coaches during that year
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Montana | $182,463 |
| Montana State University | $169,257 |
| Carroll College | $45,511 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $43,596 |
| The University of Providence | $42,281 |
| Montana Technological University | $42,020 |
| Rocky Mountain College | $35,260 |
| Montana State University Billings | $35,201 |
| Dawson Community College | $25,262 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $23,206 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
