Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,660 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,980
90th percentile $48,660
Employed locally 110
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,980
    25th
    $29,980
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $48,660

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 57% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 43% 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

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    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Phoenix, AZ is 25.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $29,980 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,980.