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Swim Coach salary
Average swim coach salary
$16.31
How much does a swim coach make?
The average swim coach salary in the United States is $33,923. Swim coach salaries typically range between $24,000 and $47,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for swim coaches is $16.31 per hour.
Swim coach salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Swim coaches earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Swim Coach earn more?
Swim Coach salary estimates from across the web
Average swim coach salary by state
Highest paying states for swim coaches
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $41,991 | $20.19 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $44,134 | $21.22 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $42,914 | $20.63 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $38,307 | $18.42 |
| 5 | New York | $40,981 | $19.70 |
| 6 | Delaware | $39,515 | $19.00 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $41,565 | $19.98 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $41,231 | $19.82 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $36,407 | $17.50 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $40,534 | $19.49 |
| 11 | Vermont | $40,793 | $19.61 |
| 12 | California | $40,387 | $19.42 |
| 13 | Texas | $37,276 | $17.92 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $39,353 | $18.92 |
| 15 | Arizona | $32,713 | $15.73 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $31,788 | $15.28 |
| 17 | Nevada | $35,238 | $16.94 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $34,689 | $16.68 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $32,791 | $15.76 |
| 20 | Oregon | $34,048 | $16.37 |
| 21 | Maine | $35,596 | $17.11 |
| 22 | Michigan | $30,920 | $14.87 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $30,323 | $14.58 |
| 24 | Indiana | $31,342 | $15.07 |
| 25 | Alaska | $34,272 | $16.48 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $32,523 | $15.64 |
| 27 | Virginia | $36,600 | $17.60 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $33,511 | $16.11 |
| 29 | Missouri | $30,285 | $14.56 |
| 30 | Alabama | $31,237 | $15.02 |
| 31 | Iowa | $27,123 | $13.04 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $30,432 | $14.63 |
| 33 | Maryland | $31,319 | $15.06 |
| 34 | Idaho | $27,456 | $13.20 |
| 35 | Washington | $31,480 | $15.13 |
| 36 | Illinois | $27,920 | $13.42 |
| 37 | Kansas | $25,690 | $12.35 |
| 38 | Colorado | $26,181 | $12.59 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $28,822 | $13.86 |
| 40 | Montana | $22,640 | $10.88 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $25,886 | $12.45 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $28,120 | $13.52 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $25,785 | $12.40 |
| 44 | Utah | $26,451 | $12.72 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $27,696 | $13.32 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $19,493 | $9.37 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $27,379 | $13.16 |
| 48 | Florida | $27,533 | $13.24 |
| 49 | Georgia | $26,315 | $12.65 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $23,082 | $11.10 |
| 51 | Ohio | $23,696 | $11.39 |
Highest paying cities for swim coaches
The highest-paying cities for swim coaches are Lynn, MA, Montclair, NJ, and Los Angeles, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn, MA | $41,246 | $19.83 |
| 2 | Montclair, NJ | $41,150 | $19.78 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $40,591 | $19.51 |
| 4 | Springfield, VA | $37,765 | $18.16 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | $37,450 | $18.00 |
| 6 | Gilbert, AZ | $32,739 | $15.74 |
| 7 | Bel Air South, MD | $31,898 | $15.34 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $30,277 | $14.56 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills, IL | $28,021 | $13.47 |
| 10 | Palm Harbor, FL | $27,779 | $13.36 |
| 11 | Alpharetta, GA | $26,412 | $12.70 |
| 12 | Olathe, KS | $25,767 | $12.39 |
Swim Coach salary details
A swim coach's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a swim coach's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $33,923 | $2,827 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying swim coach jobs
The highest paying types of swim coaches are volunteer coach, basketball coach, and high school coach.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Basketball Coach | $44,688 | $3,724 | $21.48 | 22,008 |
| Basketball Coach | $44,858 | $3,738 | $21.57 | 14,517 |
| Volleyball Coach | $43,626 | $3,636 | $20.97 | 14,484 |
| Youth Soccer Coach | $43,170 | $3,598 | $20.75 | 17,198 |
| Cheerleading Coach | $43,111 | $3,593 | $20.73 | 14,770 |
| Baseball Coach | $44,764 | $3,730 | $21.52 | 14,485 |
Top companies hiring swim coaches now:
Which companies pay swim coaches the most?
Swim coach salaries at The Agnes Irwin School and Dickinson College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average swim coach salary at companies like University of Wisconsin System and City of Austin are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Agnes Irwin School | $48,916 | $23.52 |
| 2 | Dickinson College | $43,199 | $20.77 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin System | $41,769 | $20.08 |
| 4 | City of Austin | $39,801 | $19.14 |
| 5 | Frederick County | $38,968 | $18.73 |
| 6 | Capital City Club | $38,544 | $18.53 |
| 7 | Trustmark Insurance Co | $37,142 | $17.86 |
| 8 | Atlanta Academy | $36,401 | $17.50 |
| 9 | Perris Union High School District | $36,136 | $17.37 |
| 10 | Goldfish Swim School | $34,480 | $16.58 |
| 11 | Shalom Austin JCC | $34,422 | $16.55 |
| 12 | YMCA | $34,220 | $16.45 |
| 13 | Ymca Of Metropolitan Atlanta | $33,900 | $16.30 |
| 14 | Club | $33,464 | $16.09 |
| 15 | EXOS | $33,310 | $16.01 |
| 16 | Approved Cash | $33,276 | $16.00 |
| 17 | Township High School District 113 | $33,197 | $15.96 |
| 18 | HealthFitness | $33,083 | $15.91 |
| 19 | City of Boise | $32,567 | $15.66 |
| 20 | Village of Lincolnwood | $32,490 | $15.62 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Swim Coach salary by industry
The average swim coach salary varies across industries:
- The average swim coach salary in the education industry is $35,539, the highest of any industry.
- The average swim coach salary in the finance industry is $34,565.
- Swim coaches in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $25,734, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for swim coaches
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $35,539 | $17.09 |
| 2 | Government | $34,565 | $16.62 |
| 3 | Hospitality | $32,076 | $15.42 |
| 4 | Health Care | $29,649 | $14.25 |
| 5 | Non Profits | $25,734 | $12.37 |
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Swim Coach salary trends
The average swim coach salary has risen by $7,339 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average swim coach earned $26,584 annually, but today, they earn $33,923 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for swim coaches over the last decade.
Compare swim coach salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average swim coach salary over time
Compare swim coach salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Swim Coach salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,900 | $16.31 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $32,500 | $15.64 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $31,500 | $15.16 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $30,100 | $14.49 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $29,400 | $14.12 | +1.5% |
Recently added swim coach salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Country Club | Masters Swim Coach | Houston, TX | 12/15/2024 | $52,175 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | Swim Team Coach | Glen Allen, VA | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| Danbury Public Schools | Freshman Coach-Boys Swimming | Noank, CT | 12/13/2024 | $34,519 |
| The Town of Concord Massachusetts | Lead Swim Coach | Concord, MA | 12/13/2024 | $35,479 |
| North Jersey Aquatic Club | Swim Clinic Coach | Randolph, NJ | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Wave Aquatics | Lead AGE Group Swim Coach | Kirkland, WA | 12/11/2024 | $52,175 |
| Skagitymca | Swim Team Coach | Mount Vernon, WA | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Attleboroymca | Competitive Masters Swim Coach | Attleboro, MA | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Ymcanwnc | Tyde Swim Coach | Boone, NC | 12/10/2024 | $22,957 |
| Town of Brookline | Masters Swim Team Coach | Brookline, MA | 12/09/2024 | $37,566 |
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