Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $44,230 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $83,660
Employed locally 30
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $44,230
    75th
    $47,050
    90th
    $83,660

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 49% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 51% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,170
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,770
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $36,930

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$77,030
    Coaches and Scouts$58,480
    Interpreters and Translators$61,630
    Graphic Designers$54,440
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,310
    Producers and Directors$45,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Rochester, MN is 13.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.