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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in New Jersey
Umpires, referees, and sports officials enforce rules at competitive athletic events across all levels—from youth leagues to professional sports. They make judgment calls on infractions, assess penalties, and maintain fair play during games and competitions In New Jersey the median pay is $67,600 a year, 66% above the national median of $40,710.
$67,600median pay in New Jersey, per year
$47,930–$69,330middle half earn
420employed in New Jersey
$40,710U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against umpires, referees, and other sports officials and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against umpires, referees, and other sports officials and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive LearningLearning Strategies
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in other states
North Dakota · $63,920South Carolina · $61,290Wisconsin · $57,000Ohio · $55,040Louisiana · $50,080Illinois · $49,070Massachusetts · $48,400West Virginia · $46,490Arizona · $46,440Indiana · $46,140
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against umpires, referees, and other sports officials and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against umpires, referees, and other sports officials and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 27-2023.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.