Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in United States
The median umpires, referees, and other sports officials salary is $40,710 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by region
Pay trend
Up 18.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary FAQs
What is the average Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in United States?
The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in United States is $40,710 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of umpires, referees, and other sports officialss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $26,540 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $82,960 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $40,710.
Do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New Jersey is among the highest at $67,600, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.