Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $27,890 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $25,470
90th percentile $46,540
Employed locally 120
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,470
    25th
    $27,550
    50th (median)
    $27,890
    75th
    $38,980
    90th
    $46,540

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 39% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 61% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,040
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $33,760
    Jacksonville, FL $33,570
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $32,900
    Florida $30,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $29,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,600
    Graphic Designers $59,820
    Coaches and Scouts $47,040
    Interpreters and Translators $45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,230
    Interior Designers $62,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Tampa, FL is 28.2% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $25,470 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,550.