Derek Moore, EdD, President | New Mexico Junior College
Derek Moore, EdD, President | New Mexico Junior College
This is the fourth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at New Mexico post-secondary schools during 2022.
Lea County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, New Mexico Junior College stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $54,155.
Male coaches of men's teams received $40,934 on average in Lea County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $38,094.
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.
Lea County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Junior College | $54,155 |
| University of the Southwest | $29,378 |
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