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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,520 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,940
90th percentile $54,220
Employed locally 100
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,940
    25th
    $29,060
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $49,590
    90th
    $54,220

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 49% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 51% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,390

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Houston, TX is 1.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $21,940 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,060.