Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for umpires, referees, and other sports officials is $33,140 a year. About 1,240 people work in this job there.

$33,140Median yearly pay
$29,480–$41,600Middle half of workers, yearly
1,240People in this job in Missouri

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($40,710). Missouri ranks 26th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Missouri

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$28,600
25% of workers$29,480
Half of workers (median)$33,140
75% of workers$41,600
90% of workers$50,320

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$37,650490
St. Louis$34,360520
Springfield$30,920150

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.