Ericke S. Cage, President | West Virginia State University
Ericke S. Cage, President | West Virginia State University
This is the fifth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at West Virginia post-secondary schools during 2022.
Kanawha County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, West Virginia State University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $53,208.
Male coaches of men's teams received $47,390 on average in Kanawha County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $41,505.
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.
Kanawha County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| West Virginia State University | $53,208 |
| University of Charleston | $38,411 |
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