Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $34,680 -10.7% vs national

Median hourly —

10th percentile $31,200

90th percentile $72,990

National median $38,820

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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Baltimore, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$31,200

25th

$31,200

50th (median)

$34,680

75th

$52,000

90th

$72,990

Baltimore economic context

Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 36% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 64% below the area median household income

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

Metro area	Median 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

Metro area	Median salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$46,730

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Occupation	Median salary
Graphic Designers	$66,290
Public Relations Specialists	$66,910
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Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$38,080
Producers and Directors	$75,920
Technical Writers	$93,650

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Baltimore, MD is 10.7% 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 Baltimore?

Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.