Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $28,510 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $20,770
90th percentile $43,030
Employed locally 80
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,770
    25th
    $23,080
    50th (median)
    $28,510
    75th
    $35,510
    90th
    $43,030

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary vs area income 41% Median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary is 59% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,790
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,000
    Jacksonville, FL $33,570
    Lawrence, KS $32,970

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,610
    Graphic Designers $48,060
    Public Relations Specialists $61,900
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $105,180
    Producers and Directors $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in Wichita, KS is 26.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (10th percentile) earn around $20,770 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,080.