Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is $44,230 a year. About 1,120 people work in this job there.

$44,230Median yearly pay
$36,770–$53,760Middle half of workers, yearly
1,120People in this job in Colorado

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($40,710). Colorado ranks 14th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Colorado

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$32,790
25% of workers$36,770
Half of workers (median)$44,230
75% of workers$53,760
90% of workers$68,420

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$49,46080
Greeley$44,99070
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$42,350490
Grand Junction$40,87040
Colorado Springs$35,78070

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.