Bowdoin College ranked third in coaching salaries among Maine’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Bowdoin College offered its coaches an average salary of $60,833, with the top coaching salary reaching $71,773.
The University of Maine provided the highest average coaching salary in the state in 2024, at $132,589.
In 2024, post-secondary coaches in Maine earned an average salary of $42,824, marking an 8% increase from the $39,661 average salary the previous 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.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual 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.
