SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — Ohio
Ohio · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Ohio is $55,040 per year, well above the national median of $40,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Ohio is $55,040 per year, well above the national median of $40,710. The gap of 35.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $27,160 and $57,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,560 and the ninetieth at $62,150.
The area has 580 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Ohio ranks number 5th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $58,240. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 429th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,560 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $27,160 | −33.3% |
| Median (50th) | $55,040 | +35.2% |
| 75th | $57,750 | +41.9% |
| 90th | $62,150 | +52.7% |
| Mean | $49,030 | +20.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $55,040 goes as far as $59,310 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,310US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,040 a year, 35.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,560 to $62,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $58,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $55,040, 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 Ohio is 35.2% higher. 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 Ohio earns more than $62,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,560 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 Columbus, at $58,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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