Sports coaches at Southern Maine Community College earned an average of $7,811 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure ranks as the 14th-highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Maine.
Male coaches leading men’s teams at Southern Maine Community College earned an average of $7,875, while female coaches of women’s teams earned $7,760.
The college employed nine 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 |
|---|---|
| The University of Maine | $132,589 |
| Colby College | $77,380 |
| Bowdoin College | $60,833 |
| Bates College | $53,250 |
| The University of New England | $48,650 |
| The University of Southern Maine | $43,577 |
| Saint Joseph’s College of Maine | $31,702 |
| Husson University | $26,567 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $26,443 |
| Thomas College | $22,940 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
