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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,230
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.0% vs 2024
$47,710
Mean Salary
$44,230
Median Salary
$21.26
Hourly Rate
1,120 people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado earn a median salary of $44,230 per year ($3,685/month).
This is 6.0% above the national average of $41,707.
Colorado ranks #14 out of 34 states for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay.
Approximately 1,120 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 5.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Judgment and Decision Making
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.43
Education and Training
2.9
Administration and Management
2.85
Customer and Personal Service
2.67
Psychology
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(42.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado range from $32,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,420 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,770 and $53,760.
Median $44,230
P10: $32,790P25: $36,770P75: $53,760P90: $68,420
10th
$32,790
25th
$36,770
Median
$44,230
75th
$53,760
90th
$68,420
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,790
$15.76
$2,732
25th Percentile
$36,770
$17.68
$3,064
Median (50th)
$44,230
$21.26
$3,685
75th Percentile
$53,760
$25.85
$4,480
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,420
$32.89
$5,701
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,710 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
Colorado ranks #14 of 34 states
$41,707
National avg. for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado is $44,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,710.
What is the salary range for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado?
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado range from $32,790 at the 10th percentile to $68,420 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,770 and $53,760.
What is the starting salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado?
Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials positions in Colorado typically start around $32,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,120 people are employed as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Colorado is approximately $21.26 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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