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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,920
Median Annual Salary
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+14.1% vs 2024
$44,740
Mean Salary
$42,920
Median Salary
$20.63
Hourly Rate
650 people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas earn a median salary of $42,920 per year ($3,576/month).
This is 2.9% above the national average of $41,707.
Texas ranks #17 out of 34 states for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay.
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 14.1% 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 Texas
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas range from $23,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,770 and $53,580.
Median $42,920
P10: $23,670P25: $31,770P75: $53,580P90: $55,990
10th
$23,670
25th
$31,770
Median
$42,920
75th
$53,580
90th
$55,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$23,670
$11.38
$1,972
25th Percentile
$31,770
$15.27
$2,647
Median (50th)
$42,920
$20.63
$3,576
75th Percentile
$53,580
$25.76
$4,465
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,990
$26.92
$4,665
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,740 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
Texas ranks #17 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas is $42,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,740.
What is the salary range for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas?
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas range from $23,670 at the 10th percentile to $55,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,770 and $53,580.
What is the starting salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas?
Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials positions in Texas typically start around $23,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 650 people are employed as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Texas is approximately $20.63 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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