Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary
- 10th pct
- $26,540
- Middle 50%
- $32,260–$57,160
- 90th pct
- $82,960
The BLS estimates 15,780 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $40,710 (May 2025, SOC 27-2023). Across 11 metros with published figures, medians range from $29,790 in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT to $57,190 in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE15,780 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials earn the most
11 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,190 | 230 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,330 | 310 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,600 | 540 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,230 | 550 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,850 | 310 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,570 | 260 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $42,350 | 490 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,650 | 490 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,360 | 520 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $31,430 | 450 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,230 | 550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,600 | 540 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,360 | 520 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $42,350 | 490 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,650 | 490 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $31,430 | 450 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $29,790 | 420 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,850 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,330 | 310 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,570 | 260 |
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What is the median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in the U.S.?
$40,710 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $32,260–$57,160.
Where do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($57,190), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($56,330), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($51,600). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.