Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Ohio
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Ohio earn a median salary of $34,304 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.6% vs the national median of $38,820. An estimated 420 umpires, referees, and other sports officials are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $23,500 to $56,200 depending on location.
$34,304
Avg median salary in Ohio
$56,200
Highest paying metro
$23,500
Lowest paying metro
420
Employed in Ohio
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $56,200 | $54,380 | $56,210 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,350 | $26,220 | $41,240 | 120 |
| Columbus, OH | $26,640 | $24,830 | $38,580 | 80 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $25,830 | $23,920 | $32,880 | 150 |
| Dayton, OH | $23,500 | $21,780 | $25,370 | 30 |