Among Montana’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Carroll College ranked third for the highest coaching salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates Carroll College provided its coaches with an average salary of $45,511, with the top coaching salary at the college reaching $48,153.
The University of Montana led the state in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary of $182,463.
Coaches at Montana’s post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $61,998 in 2024, marking a 3.7% increase from the previous year’s average of $59,813.
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 Montana | $182,463 |
| Montana State University | $169,257 |
| Carroll College | $45,511 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $43,596 |
| The University of Providence | $42,281 |
| Montana Technological University | $42,020 |
| Rocky Mountain College | $35,260 |
| Montana State University Billings | $35,201 |
| Dawson Community College | $25,262 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $23,206 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
