Sabah Randhawa President | Western Washington University
Sabah Randhawa President | Western Washington University
This is the fifth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Washington post-secondary schools during 2022.
Whatcom County is home to three post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Western Washington University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $70,655.
Male coaches of men's teams received $34,192 on average in Whatcom County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $47,138.
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.
Whatcom County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Western Washington University | $70,655 |
| Northwest Indian College | $8,500 |
| Whatcom Community College | $6,428 |
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