Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $45,070 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $48,540
Employed locally 30
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $45,070
    90th
    $48,540

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 66% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 34% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,570
    South Carolina $57,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,560
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $51,210
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Floral Designers $35,540
    Writers and Authors $68,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Chico, CA is 16.1% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.