Montana Technological University ranked sixth in coaching salaries among Montana’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The university provided its coaches with an average salary of $42,020, with the top salary reaching $46,120.
The University of Montana led the state with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, at $182,463.
Coaches at Montana’s post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $61,998 in 2024, marking a 3.7% rise from $59,813 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 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.
