Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 20,200 people employed as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in the United States. The median annual salary is $28,900. Entry level employees earn approximately $18,750 per year and senior employees earn approximately $63,480 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.