Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $34,390 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,570
90th percentile $54,050
Employed locally 130
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,570
    25th
    $28,890
    50th (median)
    $34,390
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $54,050

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 35% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 65% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,640
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,520
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
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    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Austin, TX is 11.4% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $28,570 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,890.