Claiborne County’s 19 coaches earned an average salary of $42,562 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the 12th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Tennessee post-secondary schools during 2022.
Claiborne County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $45,704 on average in Claiborne County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $39,735.
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.
Claiborne County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial University | $42,562 |
