Northwest Nazarene University ranked sixth for coaching salaries among Idaho’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The university’s coaches earned an average salary of $45,884, with the top salary reaching $47,674.
Boise State University led Idaho with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, at $298,804.
Coaches at Idaho post-secondary institutions received an average salary of $85,532 in 2024, marking a 2.5% increase from $83,416 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 |
|---|---|
| Boise State University | $298,804 |
| The University of Idaho | $86,164 |
| Idaho State University | $75,645 |
| North Idaho College | $51,172 |
| College of Southern Idaho | $48,395 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $45,884 |
| The College of Idaho | $34,622 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $30,997 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
