Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Illinois
Ranked #7 of 34 · IL
8.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,360 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $49,070
Employment 690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $35,310 Median $49,070P75 $82,960P90 $86,860
About 80% of umpires, referees, and other sports officialss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $86,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean umpires, referees, and other sports officials salary in Illinois is $57,360, about 8.2% above the U.S. average ($53,010). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $51,600 | $58,540 | 540 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $49,070 | $50,220 | 30 |
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