SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Oklahoma is $21,900 per year, substantially below the national median of $40,710 — a gap of 46.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Oklahoma is $21,900 per year, substantially below the national median of $40,710 — a gap of 46.2%. Half of workers earn between $21,750 and $42,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,740 and the ninetieth at $43,310.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 34th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $21,760. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 708th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,740 | −46.6% |
| 25th | $21,750 | −46.6% |
| Median (50th) | $21,900 | −46.2% |
| 75th | $42,060 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $43,310 | +6.4% |
| Mean | $30,050 | −26.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $21,760 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $21,900 goes as far as $24,943 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 38.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$24,943US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,900 a year, 46.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,740 to $43,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $21,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $21,900, 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 Oklahoma is 46.2% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $43,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,740 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 Oklahoma City, at $21,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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