Southern Oregon University ranked eighth among Oregon post-secondary institutions for coaching salaries in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The university reported an average coaching salary of $45,236, with the top salary reaching $45,753.
The University of Oregon led the state in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary of $1 million.
Coaches at Oregon post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $104,968 in 2024, marking a 21.6% increase from the $86,345 average in 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.
