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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,440
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.7% vs 2024
$47,840
Mean Salary
$46,440
Median Salary
$22.33
Hourly Rate
210 people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona earn a median salary of $46,440 per year ($3,870/month).
This is 11.3% above the national average of $41,707.
Arizona ranks #10 out of 34 states for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay.
Approximately 210 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 2.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Judgment and Decision Making
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.43
Education and Training
2.9
Administration and Management
2.85
Customer and Personal Service
2.67
Psychology
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(42.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona range from $31,730 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,460 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,240 and $56,920.
Median $46,440
P10: $31,730P25: $32,240P75: $56,920P90: $69,460
10th
$31,730
25th
$32,240
Median
$46,440
75th
$56,920
90th
$69,460
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,730
$15.25
$2,644
25th Percentile
$32,240
$15.50
$2,686
Median (50th)
$46,440
$22.33
$3,870
75th Percentile
$56,920
$27.37
$4,743
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,460
$33.39
$5,788
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Arizona ranks #10 of 34 states
$41,707
National avg. for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona is $46,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,840.
What is the salary range for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona?
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona range from $31,730 at the 10th percentile to $69,460 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,240 and $56,920.
What is the starting salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona?
Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials positions in Arizona typically start around $31,730 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 210 people are employed as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Arizona is approximately $22.33 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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