Among Michigan’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Eastern Michigan University ranked fifth in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, Eastern Michigan University offered coaches an average salary of $147,908, with the top coaching salary reaching $273,638.
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor led the state in 2024 with the highest average coaching salary of $808,613.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across Michigan’s post-secondary schools was $83,213, marking a 1.7% decline from the previous year’s $84,692.
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.
