SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — North Carolina
North Carolina · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in North Carolina is $26,540 per year, substantially below the national median of $40,710 — a gap of 34.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in North Carolina is $26,540 per year, substantially below the national median of $40,710 — a gap of 34.8%. Half of workers earn between $23,520 and $45,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $17,680 and the ninetieth at $67,010.
Employment stands at 400, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. North Carolina ranks number 32nd out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $39,900. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 744th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,680 | −56.6% |
| 25th | $23,520 | −42.2% |
| Median (50th) | $26,540 | −34.8% |
| 75th | $45,640 | +12.1% |
| 90th | $67,010 | +64.6% |
| Mean | $34,980 | −14.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $26,540 goes as far as $28,144 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,144US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,540 a year, 34.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,680 to $67,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $39,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $26,540, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,710, so pay in North Carolina is 34.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $67,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $39,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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