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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $42,120 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $53,460
Employed locally 350
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $34,960
    50th (median)
    $42,120
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $53,460

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 41% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 59% 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
    Boulder, CO $47,020
    Chico, CA $45,070
    Wisconsin $44,810

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $77,530
    Graphic Designers $74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Denver, CO is 8.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,960.