Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $40,890 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $55,290
Employed locally 40
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $40,890
    75th
    $40,890
    90th
    $55,290

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 56% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,730
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $45,930
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $43,190
    Washington $40,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,040
    Fort Wayne, IN $36,390

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,590
    Graphic Designers $55,780
    Public Relations Specialists $71,380
    Producers and Directors $60,440
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,450
    Photographers $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Spokane, WA is 5.3% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.