SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · United States
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials across the United States is $40,710 per year, measured over 15,780 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $67,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Pay for this occupation varies by 208.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $67,600 and Oklahoma pays $21,900.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $67,600 | 420 | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $63,920 | 180 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | $61,290 | 50 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $57,000 | 300 | |
| 5 | Ohio | $55,040 | 580 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | $50,080 | 310 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $49,070 | 690 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $48,400 | 250 | |
| 9 | West Virginia | $46,490 | 50 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $46,440 | 210 |
States with the most Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,950 | $44,530 | |
| 2 | Missouri | 1,240 | $33,140 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 1,120 | $44,230 | |
| 4 | Utah | 1,100 | $31,430 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 690 | $49,070 | |
| 6 | Texas | 650 | $42,920 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 580 | $55,040 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 420 | $67,600 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 400 | $26,540 | |
| 10 | Washington | 400 | $41,350 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Bay | $77,670 | 40 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $65,230 | 120 |
| 3 | Bismarck | $63,920 | 70 |
| 4 | Fargo | $63,190 | 40 |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $62,400 | 80 |
| 6 | Columbus | $58,240 | 100 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | $57,190 | 230 |
| 8 | Cleveland | $57,140 | 160 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $56,330 | 310 |
| 10 | Akron | $56,200 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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