Worcester County’s 765 coaches earned an average salary of $42,499 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the fourth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Massachusetts post-secondary schools during 2022.
Worcester County is home to nine post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, College of the Holy Cross stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $100,440.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $47,899 on average in Worcester County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $36,117.
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.
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | $100,440 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $62,898 |
| Anna Maria College | $43,970 |
| Assumption University | $36,027 |
| Clark University | $34,944 |
| Nichols College | $28,181 |
| Worcester State University | $14,800 |
| Fitchburg State University | $8,971 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $4,295 |
