Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $40,870 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,940
90th percentile $50,380
Employed locally 40
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,940
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $50,380

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 57% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 43% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,410
    Coaches and Scouts$46,140
    Graphic Designers$48,020
    Photographers$34,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Grand Junction, CO is 5.3% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $31,940 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.