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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,840
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.1% vs 2024
$52,580
Mean Salary
$40,840
Median Salary
$19.63
Hourly Rate
260 people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia earn a median salary of $40,840 per year ($3,403/month).
This is 2.1% below the national average of $41,707.
Virginia ranks #19 out of 34 states for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay.
Approximately 260 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries decreased by 7.1% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia range from $33,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,460 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,250 and $59,280.
Median $40,840
P10: $33,020P25: $34,250P75: $59,280P90: $88,460
10th
$33,020
25th
$34,250
Median
$40,840
75th
$59,280
90th
$88,460
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,020
$15.88
$2,751
25th Percentile
$34,250
$16.47
$2,854
Median (50th)
$40,840
$19.63
$3,403
75th Percentile
$59,280
$28.50
$4,940
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,460
$42.53
$7,371
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Virginia ranks #19 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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia is $40,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,580.
What is the salary range for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia?
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia range from $33,020 at the 10th percentile to $88,460 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,250 and $59,280.
What is the starting salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia?
Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials positions in Virginia typically start around $33,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,250 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 260 people are employed as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Virginia is approximately $19.63 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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