Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California earn a median salary of $41,478 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.8% vs the national median of $38,820. An estimated 2,060 umpires, referees, and other sports officials are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $33,280 to $53,560 depending on location.
$41,478
Avg median salary in California
$53,560
Highest paying metro
$33,280
Lowest paying metro
2,060
Employed in California
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inUmpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $53,560 | $40,910 | $123,010 | 480 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,360 | $37,390 | $112,300 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,320 | $35,340 | $108,100 | 800 |
| Chico, CA | $45,070 | $45,070 | $45,070 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $44,200 | $39,770 | $49,200 | 110 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,900 | $34,580 | $123,770 | 170 |
| Sacramento, CA | $39,770 | $36,160 | $108,720 | 170 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,570 | $33,420 | $48,210 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,620 | $33,280 | $36,620 | 100 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $35,090 | $35,090 | $44,530 | — |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,000 | $33,530 | $38,560 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $33,280 | $33,280 | $33,990 | — |