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Basketball referee salary
Average basketball referee salary
$37,546
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Average basketball referee salary by state
Highest paying states for basketball referees
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $45,404 | $21.83 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $43,980 | $21.14 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $45,533 | $21.89 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $41,077 | $19.75 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $42,677 | $20.52 |
| 6 | Michigan | $41,363 | $19.89 |
| 7 | Colorado | $41,489 | $19.95 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| 9 | Virginia | $45,598 | $21.92 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $40,344 | $19.40 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $39,114 | $18.80 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $37,126 | $17.85 |
| 13 | Texas | $39,829 | $19.15 |
| 14 | Washington | $42,545 | $20.45 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $38,104 | $18.32 |
| 16 | Oregon | $39,948 | $19.21 |
| 17 | Vermont | $42,046 | $20.21 |
| 18 | Florida | $39,980 | $19.22 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $39,229 | $18.86 |
| 20 | Maine | $39,586 | $19.03 |
| 21 | Indiana | $35,596 | $17.11 |
| 22 | Maryland | $37,375 | $17.97 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $38,890 | $18.70 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $37,329 | $17.95 |
| 25 | Idaho | $34,337 | $16.51 |
| 26 | Montana | $32,925 | $15.83 |
| 27 | California | $40,261 | $19.36 |
| 28 | Kansas | $32,865 | $15.80 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $36,381 | $17.49 |
| 30 | Delaware | $37,740 | $18.14 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $34,324 | $16.50 |
| 32 | Nevada | $34,321 | $16.50 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $33,477 | $16.09 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $35,971 | $17.29 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $33,399 | $16.06 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $29,734 | $14.30 |
| 37 | Ohio | $31,773 | $15.28 |
| 38 | New York | $28,625 | $13.76 |
| 39 | Georgia | $28,966 | $13.93 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $30,556 | $14.69 |
| 41 | Iowa | $24,265 | $11.67 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $24,059 | $11.57 |
| 43 | Alabama | $29,301 | $14.09 |
| 44 | Missouri | $23,837 | $11.46 |
| 45 | Illinois | $29,131 | $14.01 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $28,474 | $13.69 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $29,114 | $14.00 |
| 48 | New Jersey | $28,568 | $13.73 |
| 49 | Utah | $23,608 | $11.35 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $24,767 | $11.91 |
| 51 | Alaska | $26,475 | $12.73 |
Basketball referee salary details
A basketball referee's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a basketball referee's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $37,546 | $3,129 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying basketball referee jobs
The highest paying types of basketball referees are intramural official, softball umpire, and major league baseball umpire.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referee | $56,571 | $4,714 | $27.20 | 6,164 |
| Basketball Coach | $44,858 | $3,738 | $21.57 | 14,517 |
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Basketball referee salary trends
The average basketball referee salary has risen by $7,460 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average basketball referee earned $30,086 annually, but today, they earn $37,546 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for basketball referees over the last decade.
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Average basketball referee salary over time
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Basketball referee salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | $18.05 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $37,000 | $17.81 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $35,100 | $16.85 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $34,800 | $16.72 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $33,300 | $16.01 | +3.1% |
Recently added basketball referee salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I9 Sports | REC League Basketball Referee | Orem, UT | 06/25/2025 | $31,305 |
| I9 Sports | Basketball Official | Raeford, NC | 06/13/2025 | $27,131 |
| YMCA of The Suncoast | Basketball Referee-Recreational-James P. Gills | New Port Richey, FL | 05/25/2025 | $28,905 |
| YMCA of Southwest Florida | Adult Basketball Referee | Bonita Springs, FL | 05/10/2025 | $45,914 |
| I9 Sports | Weekend Youth Basketball Referee | Payson, UT | 05/02/2025 | $31,305 |
| I9 Sports | Basketball Official | Camden, DE | 04/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| County of Albemarle | Parks & REC-Basketball Official | Charlottesville, VA | 04/28/2025 | $62,610 |
| YMCA of The Suncoast | Basketball Referee-Recreational-James P. Gills | New Port Richey, FL | 03/29/2025 | $27,861 |
| County of Albemarle | Parks & REC-Basketball Official | Charlottesville, VA | 03/28/2025 | $62,610 |
| I9 Sports | Basketball Referee/Sport Coordinator | Clarksville, TN | 03/26/2025 | $39,131 |
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