Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $39,770 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $129,420
Employed locally 170
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $39,770
    75th
    $108,720
    90th
    $129,420

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 42% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 58% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,320

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Sacramento, CA is 2.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.