Highest-paying states for umpires, referees, and other sports officials
New Jersey leads at $67,600 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $67,600 | $47,930–$69,330 |
| North Dakota | $63,920 | $48,060–$85,310 |
| South Carolina | $61,290 | $37,300–$61,290 |
| Wisconsin | $57,000 | $39,740–$63,360 |
| Ohio | $55,040 | $27,160–$57,750 |
| Louisiana | $50,080 | $34,430–$65,230 |
| Illinois | $49,070 | $35,310–$82,960 |
| Massachusetts | $48,400 | $33,170–$91,570 |
| West Virginia | $46,490 | $30,320–$60,160 |
| Arizona | $46,440 | $32,240–$56,920 |
| Indiana | $46,140 | $37,870–$46,790 |
| Vermont | $46,080 | $37,530–$48,680 |
| California | $44,530 | $38,010–$58,260 |
| Colorado | $44,230 | $36,770–$53,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,200 | $24,020–$51,840 |
| Iowa | $43,040 | $32,280–$64,640 |
| Texas | $42,920 | $31,770–$53,580 |
| Washington | $41,350 | $35,880–$48,560 |
| Virginia | $40,840 | $34,250–$59,280 |
| Connecticut | $39,530 | $34,010–$76,030 |
| Oregon | $38,730 | $33,350–$46,480 |
| Florida | $37,070 | $29,690–$46,650 |
| Montana | $36,370 | $30,810–$52,190 |
| South Dakota | $35,260 | $33,320–$42,240 |
| Michigan | $34,560 | $34,560–$38,550 |
| Missouri | $33,140 | $29,480–$41,600 |
| Idaho | $32,250 | $26,710–$34,560 |
| Utah | $31,430 | $29,360–$37,290 |
| Nebraska | $31,390 | $28,080–$45,380 |
| Georgia | $28,360 | $20,800–$46,360 |
| Mississippi | $27,060 | $27,060–$27,130 |
| North Carolina | $26,540 | $23,520–$45,640 |
| Oklahoma | $21,900 | $21,750–$42,060 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.