How much does a Professional Major League Baseball Umpire make per Year? Average Annual Big League/MLB Ump/Referee Salary Range

Major League Baseball umpires have a true dream job, getting paid to watch great games up close. But what kind of salaries do they earn? The average annual salary of a major league baseball umpire is $123,000 per year. For refereeing a 162 game season, umpires can earn a salary ranging between $95,000 and $186,000. Add in another $50,000 for expenses as well as full coverage of first class flights across the country.

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