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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $45,930 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,120
90th percentile $83,080
Employed locally 40
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,120
    25th
    $30,240
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $54,160
    90th
    $83,080

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 60% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 40% 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
    Madison, WI $49,920
    Wisconsin $44,810
    Wichita, KS $28,510

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Milwaukee, WI is 18.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $24,120 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,240.