MLB.com ref makes from $ 25,000 to $ 70,000 a season , working mostly season . Other jobs held by some NFL refs include farmer , inventor and dentist . That cash comes with responsibilities , though . MLB.com says umpires get $ 25,000 to $ 70,000 when they start out in the big league . NFL refs earn anywhere from $ 100,000 to $ 300,000 for an 82-game season .
MLB.com ref makes from $ 25,000 to $ 70,000 a season , working mostly season . Other jobs held by some NFL refs include farmer , inventor and dentist . MLB.com says umpires get $ 25,000 to $ 70,000 when they start out in the big league . NFL refs earn anywhere from $ 100,000 to $ 300,000 for an 82-game season .