Among Missouri’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, College of the Ozarks ranked 46th in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At College of the Ozarks, coaches earned an average salary of $16,584, with the top salary reaching $18,457.
The University of Missouri-Columbia led the state in average coaching salary in 2024, offering $982,363.
Missouri’s post-secondary coaches received an average salary of $73,907 in 2024, marking a 9.7% increase 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.
