Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in California
In California, umpires, referees, and other sports officials earn a median of $44,590 per year.
Median (California)
$44,590
Bottom 10%
$33,420
Top 10%
$128,650
Employed in California
2,830
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, umpires, referees, and other sports officials earn a median of $44,590 — 15% above the national median of $38,820. Locally the range runs $33,420 to $128,650. About 2,830 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #13 of 40 states for umpires, referees, and other sports officials pay — roughly the 69th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Massachusetts, $83,570) by 87%. State employment of about 2,830 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$38,820
US bottom 10%
$25,070
US top 10%
$93,180
Skills that move pay in this role
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
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