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Richland County’s six coaches earned an average salary of $31,999 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the seventh highest average salary per county earned by coaches at North Dakota post-secondary schools during 2022.

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

Male coaches of men's teams received $33,362 on average in Richland County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $30,636.

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
North Dakota State College of Science	$31,999