Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $39,350 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,720
90th percentile $61,760
Employed locally 120
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,720
    25th
    $26,220
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $41,240
    90th
    $61,760

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 57% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 43% 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
    Akron, OH $56,200
    Columbus, OH $26,640
    Ohio $26,250
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $25,830
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $23,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040
    Graphic Designers $52,530
    Public Relations Specialists $64,010
    Photographers $30,710
    Interior Designers $59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $23,720 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,220.