Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in California
In California, the median pay for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is $44,530 a year. About 1,950 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($40,710). California ranks 13th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for umpires, referees, and other sports officials in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35,110 |
| 25% of workers | $38,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44,530 |
| 75% of workers | $58,260 |
| 90% of workers | $80,750 |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $56,330 | 310 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $51,230 | 550 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $44,200 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $41,600 | 110 |
| Salinas | $40,880 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $38,760 | 110 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $37,580 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for umpires, referees, and other sports officials
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
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