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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

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Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

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Umpires, referees, and other sports officials work indoors and outdoors. Officials working outdoors are exposed to all types of weather conditions. They often work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

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Salary Breakdown

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

$50,630

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$25,510

ENTRY LEVEL

$38,120

MID LEVEL

$120,310

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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

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Current Available Jobs

1,220

Projected job openings through 2030

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Administration and Management

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Customer and Personal Service

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Psychology

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Speaking

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Critical Thinking

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Active Listening

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Judgment and Decision Making

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Monitoring

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Far Vision

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Oral Expression

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Near Vision

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Oral Comprehension

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Problem Sensitivity

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