Ada County’s 14 coaches earned an average salary of $252,371 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Idaho post-secondary schools during 2022.
Ada County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $487,372 on average in Ada County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $121,815.
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.
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Boise State University | $252,371 |



