Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $30,920 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $99,640
Employed locally 40
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $30,920
    50th (median)
    $30,920
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $99,640

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 34% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 66% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $83,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $40,890
    Richmond, VA $38,820
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,090

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,030
    Coaches and Scouts $43,770
    Graphic Designers $59,170
    Editors $76,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,410
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Charlottesville, VA is 20.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,920.