Coaches and Scouts (27-2022)

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Occupation description:  Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Excludes Athletic Trainers (29-9091).

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	2018 estimate	2028 projection	Percent change	Labor force exits	Occupation transfers	Total
Alaska	568	571	0.5	32	51	83
United States	290,100	320,600	0.0	17,300	27,300	47,600

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.

2019 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	44,910	19,040	23,950	34,840	53,980	78,890
Alaska	50,290	21,800	28,400	44,480	62,870	88,690
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	54,470	21,610	24,750	50,490	73,030	97,900
Fairbanks North Star Borough	46,070	25,950	32,950	44,330	53,110	71,810
Balance of State	42,150	22,350	32,700	38,430	46,970	56,570

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