Among Oregon’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, the University of Oregon paid its coaches the highest salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the university provided an average coaching salary of $1 million, with the top salary amounting to $2.2 million.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Oregon was $104,968, reflecting a 21.6% increase from $86,345 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 Oregon | $1 million |
| Oregon State University | $649,429 |
| The University of Portland | $173,937 |
| Portland State University | $67,446 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $56,103 |
| Western Oregon University | $52,962 |
| George Fox University | $51,860 |
| Southern Oregon University | $45,236 |
| Willamette University | $43,226 |
| Pacific University | $41,383 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
