Sports coaches at Herkimer County Community College received an average salary of $7,555 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranked as the 118th highest among post-secondary institutions in New York.
At Herkimer County Community College, male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $8,367, while female coaches of women’s teams earned $6,825.
The college employed 19 sports coaches during that 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.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $557,784 |
| St. John’s University-New York | $341,920 |
| St. Bonaventure University | $201,947 |
| Stony Brook University | $194,586 |
| Fordham University | $173,722 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $162,521 |
| Colgate University | $161,268 |
| Hofstra University | $155,981 |
| Cornell University | $153,938 |
| University at Buffalo | $148,180 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
