Among Nevada’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, the University of Nevada-Reno ranked second in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the University of Nevada-Reno offered coaches an average salary of $249,932, with the top salary reaching $404,875.
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas led the state in 2024 by providing the highest average coaching salary of $295,752.
Coaches at Nevada post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $208,544 in 2024, marking a 19.5% increase from the $174,514 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 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.
