Teen Mom is a show that we all like to watch, but won’t always admit just how much of it we watch. Oftentimes put on in the background while working, and sometimes demanding a certain level of entranced watching, Teen Mom is a show that suits every mood – not to mention how much we love all the characters. And yes, we will call them characters.
From the OG teen mothers to the shiny-and-new moms, there are a number of folks who give us major “OMG” moments. Viewers have learned a lot about parenthood from watching Teen Mom, from both the young mothers and their partners.
Cole DeBoer is one of the classic Teen Mom characters. Cole is the husband of one of the most well-known and well-loved teen mothers (with a very high net worth), Chelsea DeBoer, even after he playfully betrayed her. His net worth is also notable: up to $500,000! But wait; is it possible that that’s what he rakes in yearly (or maintains yearly, at least)? Well, it’s time to find out.
Updated September 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information regarding Cole DeBoer’s net worth.
How Cole DeBoer Earned His Net Worth
Cole DeBoer had multiple jobs when he was on Teen Mom
Cole had more than one income source, which was a common theme among the people who have the highest net worth on the show.
A bulk of Cole’s personal income came from his job as a traffic control specialist. According to some sources, this can have an average yearly income of up to $125,000. This means that Cole definitely has at least $100,000 in the bank, and likely more.
On top of this regular job, Cole made money from being on the show as well. While there’s no clear answer as to how much he gets per episode or per season, we can certainly make a guess based on the other people on the show.
Chelsea DeBoer’s pay per season has been reported as high as $300,000. This is per season, keep in mind. Depending on how much filming they do in a year, that could mean quite a large payday at the end of filming a few seasons. Not to mention money from other appearances, social media posts, etc.
Cole isn’t necessarily going to make the same level as Chelsea because he’s not one of the core members in the same way she is. He does, however, have a sizable social media following and uses that to cash in on paid ads and promotions. This will also up his net worth, independently from his income from his show and his day job.
Today, Cole has moved on to another reality TV show to pay the bills, starring with Chelsea. The couple’s successful HGTV show, Down Home Fab, did so well in its first season, despite Teen Mom fans being upset about it, that a second season has been ordered up by the network.
Cole DeBoer’s Assets Are Big
Cole DeBoer’s home will help to increase his income with the more equity that is built up in it
One kind of net worth sustainer that’s often overlooked is the assets someone owns. They’re a kind of investment and can sustain a net worth long after someone leaves a job or income stream behind. In the case of Cole, he and Chelsea purchased and remodeled a house. This custom-building project, meaning that when it was done, it was exactly what the couple wanted.
Their decision to build was not just a frivolous one, though. Cole and Chelsea were “very open about wanting to build their dream home” in the past. The two even moved into a new home before deciding on the one they currently live in but moved after they were robbed in 2018.
Cole’s property ownership will continue to increase his net worth. As such, if the two decide to move in the future, they will have a bit of equity built up in the home.
All in all Cole DeBoer’s net worth is nothing to sneeze at. While there is not a definitive figure available for Cole, before coming to reality TV, he was doing quite well. Add in Teen Mom, Down Home Fab, and the sponsored posts we see on his social media, it is not out of the realm of possibility that Cole’s net worth is in the mid-six figures, likely up to the $500,000 mark! Not bad, Cole!