Hamblen County’s eight coaches earned an average salary of $27,127 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the fourth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Tennessee post-secondary schools during 2022.
Hamblen County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $27,747 on average in Hamblen County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $26,507.
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 |
|---|---|
| Walters State Community College | $27,127 |



