Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $40,840 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $75,650
Employed locally 140
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $31,490
    50th (median)
    $40,840
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $75,650

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 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
    Kentucky $57,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $25,830

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,030
    Public Relations Specialists$58,020
    Graphic Designers$53,430
    Producers and Directors$57,340
    Interior Designers$51,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salaries?

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 5.2% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,490.