In 2024, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked 10th for the highest coaching salaries among post-secondary institutions in Louisiana, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The university’s coaches earned an average salary of $80,336, with the top coaching salary reaching $104,932.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College led the state with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, offering $1.2 million.
Coaches at Louisiana post-secondary institutions earned an average salary of $193,309 in 2024, reflecting a 0.2% increase from $192,886 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 |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $1.2 million |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $348,878 |
| The University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $299,105 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $199,716 |
| The University of Louisiana at Monroe | $165,077 |
| Grambling State University | $114,371 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $105,551 |
| McNeese State University | $103,394 |
| Nicholls State University | $86,600 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $80,336 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
