Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $38,820 +0% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,970
90th percentile $68,530
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,970
    25th
    $34,590
    50th (median)
    $38,820
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $68,530

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 46% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 54% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $83,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $40,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,460

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Richmond, VA is 0% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $27,970 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,590.