Sullivan County’s 23 coaches earned an average salary of $29,594 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the eighth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Tennessee post-secondary schools during 2022.
Sullivan County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $32,526 on average in Sullivan County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $27,814.
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.
Sullivan County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| King University | $29,594 |
