Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Ohio
Also called: Umpires and Sports Officials
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Ohio earn a median of $55,040 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($40,710)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,560; the top 10% earn over $62,150. Nationally the range is $26,540 to $82,960.
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Ohio
How much do umpires, referees, and other sports officials make in Ohio?
The median is $55,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,560 and the top 10% earn over $62,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for umpires, referees, and other sports officials?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 34 (+35% vs. the national median of $40,710). Living costs are not included.