Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Iowa
Also called: Umpires and Sports Officials
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Iowa earn a median of $43,040 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($40,710)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,860; the top 10% earn over $104,000. Nationally the range is $26,540 to $82,960.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,780 median in Iowa
- Coaches and Scouts$49,350 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41,950 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,560 median in Iowa
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$35,750 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,420 median in Iowa
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Iowa
How much do umpires, referees, and other sports officials make in Iowa?
The median is $43,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,860 and the top 10% earn over $104,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for umpires, referees, and other sports officials?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 34 (+6% vs. the national median of $40,710). Living costs are not included.