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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,530
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.1% vs 2024
$53,960
Mean Salary
$44,530
Median Salary
$21.41
Hourly Rate
1,950 people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California earn a median salary of $44,530 per year ($3,710/month).
This is 6.8% above the national average of $41,707.
California ranks #13 out of 34 states for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay.
Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.1% 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 California
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California range from $35,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,010 and $58,260.
Median $44,530
P10: $35,110P25: $38,010P75: $58,260P90: $80,750
10th
$35,110
25th
$38,010
Median
$44,530
75th
$58,260
90th
$80,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,110
$16.88
$2,925
25th Percentile
$38,010
$18.27
$3,167
Median (50th)
$44,530
$21.41
$3,710
75th Percentile
$58,260
$28.01
$4,855
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,750
$38.82
$6,729
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,960 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
California ranks #13 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 California?
The median annual salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California is $44,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,960.
What is the salary range for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California?
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California range from $35,110 at the 10th percentile to $80,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,010 and $58,260.
What is the starting salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California?
Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials positions in California typically start around $35,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,950 people are employed as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California is approximately $21.41 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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