Jefferson College ranked 42nd in Missouri for coach salaries among post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the college paid its coaches an average salary of $22,095, with the top coaching salary at $22,903.
The University of Missouri-Columbia led the state in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary of $982,363.
Missouri’s post-secondary coaches earned an average salary of $73,907 in 2024, marking a 9.7% rise from $67,384 the previous 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.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Missouri-Columbia | $982,363 |
| Saint Louis University | $280,882 |
| The University of Missouri-Kansas City | $185,532 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $151,780 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $106,523 |
| The University of Central Missouri | $87,120 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $85,399 |
| Lindenwood University | $76,456 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $72,599 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $70,343 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
