Kennebec County’s 123 coaches earned an average salary of $53,904 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the second highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Maine post-secondary schools during 2022.
Kennebec County is home to three post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Colby College stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $69,732.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $43,273 on average in Kennebec County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $45,774.
Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.
Kennebec County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Colby College | $69,732 |
| Thomas College | $16,383 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $3,078 |
