Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $39,850 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $25,220
90th percentile $44,080
Employed locally 40
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,220
    25th
    $33,270
    50th (median)
    $39,850
    75th
    $44,080
    90th
    $44,080

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 46% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $83,580
    Massachusetts $83,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,570
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $81,600
    Green Bay, WI $77,670
    Bismarck, ND $68,550

    Nearby metros — Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $32,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $24,550
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $23,820

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Atlanta, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salaries?

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.7% above the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $25,220 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,270.