The average salary for a umpires, referees, and other sports official in the United States is $44,860, but the range typically falls between $29,140 and $47,690. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.57, with a range between $14.01 and $22.93.
There are approximately 14,840 people employed as a umpires, referees, and other sports official in the United States. With California, Missouri, Utah employing the highest number of umpires, referees, and other sports officials.The state with the best pay for a umpires, referees, and other sports official is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $55,420, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $28,820.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $22,950 | $11.03 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,140 | $14.01 |
| Median | $35,820 | $17.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,690 | $22.93 |
| 90th Percentile | $63,410 | $30.49 |
The salary of a umpires, referees, and other sports official can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a umpires, referees, and other sports official in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for umpires, referees, and other sports officials are Connecticut, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Massachusetts while the worst states are Oklahoma, Mississippi, Ohio, Nevada, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $23,490 | $41,130 | $49,100 |
| Arizona | $34,280 | $47,030 | $54,200 |
| California | $32,240 | $41,230 | $61,640 |
| Colorado | $29,500 | $42,010 | $56,130 |
| Connecticut | $29,410 | $55,420 | $70,950 |
| Delaware | $24,440 | $47,400 | $98,050 |
| Florida | $23,180 | $47,480 | $66,490 |
| Georgia | $25,440 | $37,100 | $53,920 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | $37,300 | $49,470 |
| Indiana | $22,740 | $36,040 | $44,880 |
| Iowa | $24,800 | $38,640 | $62,030 |
| Kansas | $21,270 | $33,180 | $44,240 |
| Kentucky | $37,440 | $53,950 | $64,390 |
| Louisiana | $21,100 | $66,910 | $130,460 |
| Maine | $28,700 | $50,250 | $89,810 |
| Massachusetts | $32,070 | $60,100 | $107,750 |
| Michigan | $22,360 | $37,490 | $56,250 |
| Minnesota | $32,130 | $54,230 | $64,780 |
| Mississippi | $22,450 | $26,410 | $47,070 |
| Missouri | $26,270 | $45,950 | $58,360 |
| Montana | $20,700 | $36,440 | $53,930 |
| Nebraska | $24,540 | $33,530 | $41,090 |
| Nevada | $22,320 | $30,480 | $51,110 |
| New Hampshire | $24,700 | $53,170 | $82,370 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $45,170 | $57,880 |
| North Carolina | $15,390 | $31,480 | $61,940 |
| Ohio | $21,010 | $29,870 | $48,480 |
| Oklahoma | $18,620 | $28,820 | $49,660 |
| Oregon | $28,630 | $35,380 | $49,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,800 | $43,730 | $63,590 |
| South Dakota | $28,980 | $36,620 | $48,570 |
| Tennessee | $20,800 | $29,000 | $45,420 |
| Texas | $24,290 | $35,260 | $54,660 |
| Utah | $17,120 | $28,330 | $40,450 |
| Vermont | $30,050 | $47,180 | $72,700 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $40,440 | $63,590 |
| Washington | $32,740 | $40,980 | $56,160 |
| West Virginia | $21,250 | $37,800 | $54,650 |
| Wisconsin | $29,250 | $54,610 | $80,310 |
Even between cities, the salary of a umpires, referees, and other sports official can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area, MA with an average salary of $61,420.The city with the lowest average salary for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is Coeur d'Alene, ID with an average salary of $23,320.
Areas with highest average salaries for umpires, referees, and other sports officials
Areas with lowest average salaries for umpires, referees, and other sports officials
The number of umpires, referees, and other sports officials in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of umpires, referees, and other sports officials has decreased by -1,750. On average, the number of umpires, referees, and other sports officials has been increasing by -2.6% each year. The salary of umpires, referees, and other sports officials has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of umpires, referees, and other sports officials has increased by $4,720. On average, the salary of umpires, referees, and other sports officials has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for umpires, referees, and other sports officials compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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