Etymology 1. Middle French pique (âa prick, stingâ), from Old French pic (âa sharp pointâ). Doublet of pike (âlong pointed weaponâ). Noun. pique (countable and uncountable, plural piques) A feeling of enmity between two entities; ill-feeling, animosity; a transient feeling of wounded pride.
The average salary of an NBA referee is from $150,000 to $550,000. The average salaries have spiked considerably since 1983, when NBA officials made between $18,146 and $78,259 each season. Entry-level referees: Entry-level referees in the NBA earn $150,000 per year, according to information released by the league. However, according to The Sport Economist, the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA) claimed that number to be somewhat lower â $91,000 â during negotiations in 2009.
NHL referees start at around $120,000 per year while linesmen start at around $75,000 per year mark. So, how much do NFL referees earn in a year (2015)? NHL referees start at around $120,000 per year while linesmen start at around $75,000 per year mark. ADVERTISEMENT. An experienced NHL referee or linesman can easily double or rarely trible that amount. Baring in mind that being a NFL referee is not a full-time job, most referees make way more from their day jobs.