Umpires and Referees
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Umpires and Referees *
U S |
$25,226.00 | $37,151.00 | $50,173.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$31,349.00 | $47,210.00 | $59,932.00 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23,303.00 | $24,796.00 | $30,962.00 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$38,347.00 | $39,031.00 | $49,075.00 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30,848.00 | $60,397.00 | $81,236.00 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 110 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Umpires and Referees most often work?
- Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Educational Services
- Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 807 new Umpires and Referees to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 20,200 | 26,200 | 6,000 | 29.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 492 | 570 | 78 | 15.9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 346 | 393 | 47 | 13.6% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.