Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,920 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,060
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 30
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,060
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $59,760
    90th
    $60,050

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Green Bay, WI $77,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,170
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $51,730
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $45,930
    Wisconsin $44,810
    Wichita, KS $28,510

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$73,130
    Coaches and Scouts$44,800
    Graphic Designers$62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,950
    Producers and Directors$63,690
    Editors$64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Madison, WI is 28.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $29,060 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.