Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Nebraska: $39,000 Average

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Average base salary, Nebraska

$39,000 / year

≈ $3,250 per month · $18.75 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Nebraska · median $32,500

25th percentile
$29,000Average
$39,00075th percentile
$47,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by state

Arizona$49,500

California$56,000

Colorado$49,500

Connecticut$60,500

Florida$46,000

Georgia$37,000

Idaho$36,000

Illinois$59,500

Indiana$43,000

Iowa$54,500

Kansas$38,500

Louisiana$71,000

Massachusetts$64,500

Michigan$42,500

Mississippi$30,000

Missouri$38,000

Montana$42,500

Nebraska$39,000

New Jersey$65,000

North Carolina$36,000

North Dakota$66,500

Ohio$50,500

Oklahoma$31,000

Oregon$43,000

Pennsylvania$58,500

South Carolina$51,500

South Dakota$40,000

Texas$46,500

Utah$36,500

Vermont$47,000

Virginia$54,500

Washington$46,500

West Virginia$47,000

Wisconsin$61,500

About this role

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pays 36% below the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make?

The average base salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in the United States is $55,000 per year, or about $26.44 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $33,500 and $59,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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