Transylvania County’s 17 coaches earned an average salary of $29,707 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the 12th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at North Carolina post-secondary schools during 2022.
Transylvania County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $37,764 on average in Transylvania County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $26,907.
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.
Transylvania County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Brevard College | $29,707 |
