Mark Johnson loses top salary spot among NCAA women's hockey coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Mark Johnson, coach of the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team, is no longer the highest paid coach in NCAA women's hockey. Ohio State's Nadine Muzerall recently signed a contract worth $555,000, surpassing Johnson's salary of $550,000 for the 2025-26 season. Despite winning the last two National Championships against the Buckeyes, Johnson's contract extension includes an annual $25,000 raise, bringing his salary to $575,000 starting July 1. Muzerall's salary remains unchanged for the time being.
- •Mark Johnson's salary for 2025-26 is $550,000.
- •Nadine Muzerall's new contract with Ohio State is worth $555,000.
- •Johnson will have a salary increase to $575,000 starting July 1.
- •Johnson has led the Badgers to victories in the last two National Championships.
- •Muzerall's pay remains static despite her team's recent performance.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Legendary Wisconsin coach no longer highest paid in NCAA
"Shockingly, Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey coach Mark Johnson has been passed up as the highest paid in the NCAA.
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