Salary distribution
Where California coaches and scouts fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $37,270 and $63,220, with a median of $46,120.
Coaches and Scouts in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 39 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $72,800. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 9 | $52,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 8 | $57,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $116,500 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $75,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Coaches and Scouts in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Sport Science LLC | Sport Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach | 5 | $37,300 |
| California State University, Fullerton | Coaching Assistant 12-Month | 5 | $75,456 |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC | Head Coach - Men's Soccer | 2 | $130,000 |
| One Skill Factory Inc. | Coaching Director | 2 | $75,000 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Assistant Tennis Coach | 2 | $68,500 |
| California State University, Sacramento | Coaching Assistant | 2 | $67,369 |
| LA Fencing Academy of Pomona | Fencing Coach | 2 | $56,335 |
| Life's A Beach Camps LLC | Head Coach & Program Coordinator | 2 | $34,360 |
| Bridge Los Angeles | Head Coach | 1 | $62,691 |
| Fishers Island Club, Inc. | Golf Development Director | 1 | $40,080 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Head Coach at Bridge Los Angeles$62,691PacoimaDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486101
- Head Coach - Men's Soccer at UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC$100,000StocktonDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-466628
- Golf Development Director at Fishers Island Club, Inc.$40,080San FranciscoDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-405864
- Sport Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Precision Sport Science LLC$37,770Redwood CityDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25310-380100
- Head Coach, Women's Tennis at Pepperdine University$125,000MalibuDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25304-353471
- Coaching Assistant 12-Month at California State University, Fullerton$75,456FullertonDecided Nov 6, 2025I-200-25272-343407
- Coaching Director at One Skill Factory Inc.$75,000Santa BarbaraWage Level IVDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-329145
- Coach at The Leland Stanford, Jr University$74,000StanfordWage Level IDecided Sep 10, 2025I-200-25246-283619
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Coaches and Scouts pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Coaches and Scouts specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 15 certified offers. The most common variant is Assistant Coach at a median of $75,456.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Coach | California State University, Fullerton | 7 | $75,456 |
| Sport Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach | Precision Sport Science LLC | 5 | $37,300 |
| Coaching Assistant 12-Month | California State University, Fullerton | 3 | $75,442 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Coaches and Scouts in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 39 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $75,442.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | California State University, Fullerton | 22 | $75,442 |
| Media and entertainment | Precision Sport Science LLC | 16 | $45,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Pathway to Fitness | 1 | $72,800 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Instructing
Technical
- 4.6 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Monitoring
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- 02
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
- 03
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- 04
Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
- 05
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
- 06
Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
- 07
Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
- 08
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+6.4%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for coaches and scouts in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$54,520
- San Francisco$47,260
- Los Angeles$47,230
- San Diego$45,490
- Riverside$44,100
- Sacramento$43,860
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Coaches and Scouts in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Coaches and Scouts in California is $46,120.
- How does California compare to the national median for Coaches and Scouts?
- The California median is +3.3% versus the BLS national figure of $44,657.
- What is the salary range for Coaches and Scouts in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $34,180 and the 90th-percentile at $96,070, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Coaches and Scouts a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.4% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Coaches and Scouts?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.