Marty Martin j, President | Drake University
Marty Martin j, President | Drake University
This is the fifth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Iowa post-secondary schools during 2022.
Polk County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Drake University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $97,341.
Male coaches of men's teams received $56,928 on average in Polk County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $35,110.
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 |
|---|---|
| Drake University | $97,341 |
| Grand View University | $39,669 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $5,000 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $3,136 |
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