Occupation Salary Profile

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

SOC Code: 27-2023

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

National Median (BLS)
$37,620
▲ +2.73% Nominal ▼ -0.51% Real
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Average Base Salary
$43,230
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
6,030
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $25,780
25th Percentile $30,060
National Median (50th Percentile) $37,620
75th Percentile $50,270
90th Percentile $69,120
P10: $25,780 P50 (Median): $37,620 P90: $69,120