Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $48,320 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $128,660
Employed locally 800
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $108,100
    90th
    $128,660

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 52% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 48% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,040

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Los Angeles, CA is 24.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.