Among Michigan’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor paid the highest coaching salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the university offered coaches an average salary of $808,613, with the top coaching salary reaching $1.4 million.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Michigan was $83,213, reflecting a 1.7% decline from $84,692 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 |
|---|---|
| The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $808,613 |
| Michigan State University | $640,080 |
| Central Michigan University | $228,268 |
| Western Michigan University | $192,063 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $147,908 |
| Oakland University | $98,875 |
| The University of Detroit Mercy | $95,451 |
| Grand Valley State University | $82,357 |
| Wayne State University | $81,952 |
| Ferris State University | $73,389 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
