Among Idaho’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, College of Southern Idaho ranked fifth in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that College of Southern Idaho offered its coaches an average salary of $48,395, with the top salary reaching $49,856.
Boise State University led Idaho in 2024 by providing the highest average coaching salary of $298,804.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Idaho rose to $85,532, marking a 2.5% increase from $83,416 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 |
|---|---|
| Boise State University | $298,804 |
| The University of Idaho | $86,164 |
| Idaho State University | $75,645 |
| North Idaho College | $51,172 |
| College of Southern Idaho | $48,395 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $45,884 |
| The College of Idaho | $34,622 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $30,997 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
