The median annual wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Iowa is $34,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,420.
Pay spans roughly $26,550 at the 10th percentile to $63,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 160 people work as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $34,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,420 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $26,550 |
| 90th percentile | $63,090 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.