Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,610 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,920
90th percentile $58,310
Employed locally 280
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,920
    25th
    $32,440
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $52,090
    90th
    $58,310

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 43% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 57% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,640
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,520
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,390

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    Producers and Directors $72,770
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    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Dallas, TX is 3.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $21,920 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,440.