Taylor County’s 92 coaches earned an average salary of $55,997 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the 28th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Texas post-secondary schools during 2022.
Taylor County is home to three post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Abilene Christian University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $79,749.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $55,057 on average in Taylor County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $44,232.
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.
Taylor County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | $79,749 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $38,628 |
| McMurry University | $38,289 |
