Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $48,470 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $20,880
90th percentile $65,790
Employed locally 90
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,880
    25th
    $28,560
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $49,340
    90th
    $65,790

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 66% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,520
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $33,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $29,610
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $27,890
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $26,480

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$56,800
    Coaches and Scouts$46,850
    Graphic Designers$53,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,880
    Producers and Directors$62,810
    Audio and Video Technicians$55,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 24.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $20,880 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,560.