Asheville Reporter

Madison County’s 20 coaches earned an average salary of $33,116 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 16th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at North Carolina post-secondary schools during 2022.

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

Male coaches of men's teams received $35,955 on average in Madison County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $30,276.

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.

Institution	Salary
Mars Hill University	$33,116