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20 coaches at institution in Marion County earned $31,497 on average in 2022

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Mark Putnam President | Central College

Mark Putnam President | Central College

Marion County’s 20 coaches earned an average salary of $31,497 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 14th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Iowa post-secondary schools during 2022.

Marion County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $34,095 on average in Marion County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $28,898.

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.

Marion County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Central College$31,497

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