How much did coaches earn in 2022 on average working at the only institution paying coaches in Polk County?

Dr. Phillip Wilson Chancellor | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

By SW Arkansas Times

Polk County’s six coaches earned an average salary of $19,124 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the fifth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Arkansas post-secondary schools during 2022.

Polk County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

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.

Polk County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings

Institution	Salary
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain	$19,124

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