Sports coaches at St. Petersburg College received an average salary of $29,071 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranked as the 54th highest among post-secondary institutions in Florida.
Male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $32,333, whereas female coaches of women’s teams made $27,440 at St. Petersburg College.
The college employed six sports coaches during that 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.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Miami | $1 million |
| The University of Florida | $963,991 |
| Florida State University | $782,899 |
| The University of Central Florida | $671,087 |
| The University of South Florida | $416,305 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $205,614 |
| Florida International University | $200,073 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $124,477 |
| Jacksonville University | $110,176 |
| The University of North Florida | $105,105 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
