Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is $40,710 a year. About 15,780 people work in this job there.
Pay range for umpires, referees, and other sports officials in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26,540 |
| 25% of workers | $32,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40,710 |
| 75% of workers | $57,160 |
| 90% of workers | $82,960 |
Best-paying states for umpires, referees, and other sports officials
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $67,600 | 420 |
| North Dakota | $63,920 | 180 |
| South Carolina | $61,290 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $57,000 | 300 |
| Ohio | $55,040 | 580 |
| Louisiana | $50,080 | 310 |
| Illinois | $49,070 | 690 |
| Massachusetts | $48,400 | 250 |
| West Virginia | $46,490 | 50 |
| Arizona | $46,440 | 210 |
Pay by state
- California · $44,530
- Colorado · $44,230
- Illinois · $49,070
- Missouri · $33,140
- Ohio · $55,040
- Texas · $42,920
- Utah · $31,430
Education, experience and outlook for umpires, referees, and other sports officials
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
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