In 2024, Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked 13th among Oklahoma post-secondary institutions for coach salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the university’s coaches earned an average salary of $46,411, with the top salary reaching $54,094.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus led the state with the highest average coaching salary of $1 million in 2024.
Coaches at Oklahoma post-secondary institutions earned an average salary of $125,730 in 2024, marking a 1.1% increase from $124,329 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 |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $1 million |
| The University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $988,579 |
| The University of Tulsa | $181,777 |
| Oral Roberts University | $98,407 |
| The University of Central Oklahoma | $73,415 |
| Northeastern State University | $62,189 |
| East Central University | $60,754 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $54,728 |
| Rogers State University | $52,418 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $51,243 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
