Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $33,090 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $25,950
90th percentile $49,550
Employed locally 50
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,950
    25th
    $28,660
    50th (median)
    $33,090
    75th
    $44,360
    90th
    $49,550

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 54% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,560
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $51,730
    Vermont $43,860
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $43,300
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,790
    Richmond, VA $38,820

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $56,230
    Graphic Designers $44,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,400
    Coaches and Scouts $43,370
    Producers and Directors $36,470
    Floral Designers $28,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Springfield, MO is 14.8% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $25,950 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,660.