CDA Reporter

Kootenai County’s nine coaches earned an average salary of $42,329 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the third lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Idaho post-secondary schools during 2022.

Kootenai County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $44,945 on average in Kootenai County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $40,236.

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
North Idaho College	$42,329