Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,820
↑ 67.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 67.4% since 2011 ($23,190 → $38,820)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,820
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,820 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $35,820 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | $36,010 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $35,860 | +23.9% |
| 2020 | $28,940 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | $28,550 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | $27,020 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | $26,800 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $25,660 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $24,870 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | $24,090 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $23,900 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | $23,290 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $23,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.