Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Connecticut
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Connecticut make a median of $37,790 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Connecticut. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Connecticut?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut
Entry-level umpires, referees, and other sports officials (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $66K spread from bottom to top.
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by metro in Connecticut
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $45K | +18% | 40 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $39K | +3% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do umpires, referees, and other sports officials make in Connecticut?
The median is $37,790 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,640, and experienced umpires, referees, and other sports officials can clear $98,150. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Connecticut?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,559/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 65.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a umpires, referees, and other sports officials salary go in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median umpires, referees, and other sports officials salary is worth about $36,732 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do umpires, referees, and other sports officials get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.