SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — North Missouri
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in North Missouri, MO is $28,600 a year, 29.7% under the national median of $40,710 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in North Missouri, MO is $28,600 a year, 29.7% under the national median of $40,710 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $28,600 and $37,440. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,600 and the ninetieth at $49,480.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Kansas City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,650. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 313th of 320 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $28,600 | −29.7% |
| Median (50th) | $28,600 | −29.7% |
| 75th | $37,440 | −8.0% |
| 90th | $49,480 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $34,520 | −15.2% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $37,650 | 490 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $34,360 | 520 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $30,920 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $28,600 goes as far as $31,498 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,498US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,600 a year, 29.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,600 to $49,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $37,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in North Missouri, MO?
The median annual wage is $28,600, 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 Missouri, MO is 29.7% 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 Missouri, MO earns more than $49,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,600 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 Kansas City, at $37,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in North Missouri, MO. 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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