Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in California
Also called: Umpires and Sports Officials
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California earn a median of $44,530 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($40,710)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,110; the top 10% earn over $80,750. Nationally the range is $26,540 to $82,960.
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in California
How much do umpires, referees, and other sports officials make in California?
The median is $44,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,110 and the top 10% earn over $80,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for umpires, referees, and other sports officials?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 34 (+9% vs. the national median of $40,710). Living costs are not included.