The median annual wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois is $47,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,940.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $80,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 820 people work as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $47,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,940 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $80,780 |
| Employment | 820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.