Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $54,170 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,220
90th percentile $65,680
Employed locally 120
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,220
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $65,680

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 55% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 45% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,770
    Rochester, MN $44,230
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,930

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,760
    Editors $56,160
    Interior Designers $68,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 39.5% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $33,220 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.