Sports coaches at the University of Nevada-Reno earned an average of $249,932 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure is the second-highest coaching salary among Nevada’s post-secondary institutions.
Male coaches leading men’s teams at the University of Nevada-Reno earned an average of $404,875, while female coaches of women’s teams earned $129,420 on average.
The University of Nevada-Reno employed 16 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 Nevada-Las Vegas | $295,752 |
| The University of Nevada-Reno | $249,932 |
| College of Southern Nevada | $32,630 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $15,000 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
