Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $32,470 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,970
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 40
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,970
    25th
    $27,260
    50th (median)
    $32,470
    75th
    $33,460
    90th
    $61,970

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 39% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 61% 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
    Louisiana $52,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,730
    California $44,590
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $44,540
    Virginia $43,940

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Coaches and Scouts $34,640
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Des Moines, IA is 16.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $24,970 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,260.