Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $47,020 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 70
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $60,670
    90th
    $72,520

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 46% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $83,580
    Massachusetts $83,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,570
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $81,600
    Green Bay, WI $77,670
    Bismarck, ND $68,550

    Nearby metros — Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $66,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,560
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,040
    Chico, CA $45,070
    Wisconsin $44,810
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $42,120

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $65,490
    Coaches and Scouts $50,000
    Technical Writers $99,740
    Editors $78,700
    Producers and Directors $79,000
    Interior Designers $74,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Boulder, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salaries?

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Boulder, CO is 21.1% above the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Boulder?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.