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Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Baton Rouge, LA | $99,980 |
|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $70,610 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,300 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,910 |
| Bismarck, ND | $62,890 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,140 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,540 |
| Fargo, ND | $57,730 |
| Boston, MA | $57,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,230 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,220 |
| Boulder, CO | $55,130 |
| Cleveland, OH | $55,070 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,910 |
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by state
Louisiana pays umpires, referees, and other sports officials the most statewide, $68,800 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $68,800 | $50,080 | 310 | 2 | $99,980 | $45,170 |
| Minnesota | n/a | n/a | 320 | 2 | $64,300 | $49,040 |
| North Dakota | $64,260 | $63,920 | 180 | 2 | $62,890 | $57,730 |
| New Jersey | $62,870 | $67,600 | 420 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $62,540 | $48,400 | 250 | 1 | $57,500 | $57,500 |
| Wisconsin | $59,190 | $57,000 | 300 | 2 | $70,610 | $61,140 |
| Connecticut | $58,430 | $39,530 | 200 | 2 | $62,910 | $54,610 |
| Illinois | $57,360 | $49,070 | 690 | 1 | $58,540 | $58,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,580 | $44,200 | 320 | 2 | $55,220 | $50,280 |
| California | $53,960 | $44,530 | 1,950 | 7 | $62,190 | $38,630 |
| Virginia | $52,580 | $40,840 | 260 | 2 | $44,410 | $41,300 |
| Iowa | $52,480 | $43,040 | 190 | 1 | $42,090 | $42,090 |
| South Carolina | $49,960 | $61,290 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $49,340 | $49,340 |
| Ohio | $49,030 | $55,040 | 580 | 4 | $55,070 | $39,630 |
| Arizona | $47,840 | $46,440 | 210 | 1 | $48,340 | $48,340 |
| Colorado | $47,710 | $44,230 | 1,120 | 5 | $55,130 | $40,570 |
| Kentucky | n/a | n/a | 290 | 1 | $47,680 | $47,680 |
| Vermont | $45,570 | $46,080 | 80 | 1 | $44,760 | $44,760 |
| West Virginia | $45,370 | $46,490 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $44,760 | $44,760 |
| Texas | $44,740 | $42,920 | 650 | 4 | $46,120 | $42,200 |
| Washington | $44,730 | $41,350 | 400 | 2 | $46,010 | $42,080 |
| Florida | $44,270 | $37,070 | 280 | 3 | $47,910 | $39,540 |
| Indiana | $41,720 | $46,140 | 170 | 1 | $45,520 | $45,520 |
| Oregon | $41,550 | $38,730 | 170 | 2 | $42,190 | $40,510 |
| Michigan | $41,220 | $34,560 | 340 | 1 | $44,940 | $44,940 |
| Montana | $40,950 | $36,370 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $38,730 | $35,260 | 80 | 1 | $40,850 | $40,850 |
| Nebraska | $37,660 | $31,390 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $37,270 | $25,780 | n/a | 1 | $39,930 | $39,930 |
| Missouri | $36,860 | $33,140 | 1,240 | 3 | $43,670 | $34,510 |
| Georgia | $35,640 | $28,360 | 280 | 1 | $33,400 | $33,400 |
| Utah | $35,090 | $31,430 | 1,100 | 3 | $37,390 | $33,410 |
| North Carolina | $34,980 | $26,540 | 400 | 2 | $38,690 | $37,710 |
| Idaho | $34,720 | $32,250 | 170 | 2 | $37,120 | $31,120 |
| Oklahoma | $30,050 | $21,900 | 220 | 1 | $32,240 | $32,240 |
| Mississippi | $28,810 | $27,060 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $99,980 | $65,230 | — | 120 |
| Green Bay, WI | $70,610 | $77,670 | — | 40 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,300 | $57,190 | — | 230 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,910 | $44,890 | — | 70 |
| Bismarck, ND | $62,890 | $63,920 | — | 70 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,190 | $56,330 | — | 310 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,140 | $62,400 | — | 80 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,540 | $51,600 | — | 540 |
| Fargo, ND | $57,730 | $63,190 | — | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $57,500 | $49,410 | — | 140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,230 | $41,600 | — | 110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,220 | $45,300 | — | 60 |
| Boulder, CO | $55,130 | $49,460 | — | 80 |
| Cleveland, OH | $55,070 | $57,140 | — | 160 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,910 | $51,230 | — | 550 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $54,610 | $37,100 | — | 80 |
| Akron, OH | $52,100 | $56,200 | — | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,730 | $58,240 | — | 100 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,280 | $27,850 | — | 50 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,620 | $44,200 | — | 110 |
| Washington, DC | $49,340 | $40,300 | — | 160 |
| Rochester, MN | $49,040 | $44,230 | — | 30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,340 | $50,250 | — | 160 |
| Miami, FL | $47,910 | $41,020 | — | 50 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,680 | $40,840 | — | 140 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,490 | $44,990 | — | 70 |
| Denver, CO | $46,250 | $42,350 | — | 490 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,120 | $46,850 | — | 310 |
| Seattle, WA | $46,010 | $43,570 | — | 260 |
| Austin, TX | $45,930 | $47,540 | — | 90 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $45,520 | $41,010 | — | n/a |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,170 | $43,040 | — | 50 |
| Detroit, MI | $44,940 | $46,500 | — | 50 |
| Baltimore, MD | $44,760 | $34,680 | — | n/a |
| Burlington, VT | $44,760 | $46,080 | — | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,730 | $40,880 | — | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,550 | $42,640 | — | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $44,410 | $40,510 | — | n/a |
| Kansas City, MO | $43,670 | $37,650 | — | 490 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $43,230 | $40,870 | — | 40 |
| Tampa, FL | $42,620 | $37,090 | — | 60 |
| Houston, TX | $42,200 | $39,520 | — | 100 |
| Bend, OR | $42,190 | $38,730 | — | 90 |
| Des Moines, IA | $42,090 | $34,370 | — | 70 |
| Spokane, WA | $42,080 | $40,890 | — | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,460 | $37,580 | — | 60 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $41,300 | $33,340 | — | 30 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $40,850 | $35,860 | — | 40 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $40,570 | $35,780 | — | 70 |
| Portland, OR | $40,510 | $40,280 | — | n/a |
| Lawrence, KS | $39,930 | $44,930 | — | 40 |
| Dayton, OH | $39,630 | $26,400 | — | 50 |
| Orlando, FL | $39,540 | $38,410 | — | 60 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,050 | $34,360 | — | 520 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,690 | $29,710 | — | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,630 | $38,760 | — | 110 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,710 | $39,900 | — | 70 |
| Ogden, UT | $37,390 | $28,180 | — | 80 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $37,120 | $32,280 | — | 70 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,510 | $30,920 | — | 150 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $34,390 | $31,430 | — | 450 |
| Provo, UT | $33,410 | $29,790 | — | 420 |
| Atlanta, GA | $33,400 | $27,710 | — | 120 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $32,240 | $21,760 | — | 150 |
| Boise, ID | $31,120 | $31,300 | — | 70 |
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary: questions
Where do umpires, referees, and other sports officials make the most money?
In Baton Rouge, LA, with an average of $99,980 a year, among the 65 metro areas we cover.
What is the average umpires, referees, and other sports officials salary in the U.S.?
$53,010 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $40,710, so half of umpires, referees, and other sports officials earn more than that and half less.
What salary should umpires, referees, and other sports officials ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of umpires, referees, and other sports officials nationwide earn between $32,260 (25th percentile) and $57,160 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays umpires, referees, and other sports officials the most?
Louisiana, with a statewide average of $68,800 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is umpires, referees, and other sports officials pay the lowest?
Boise, ID, at $31,120 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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