Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Official Career

Job Description: 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.


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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Official Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$35,540

Median Hourly Wage

$17.09*

Total Employed Nationally

18,660


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.