SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 2 metro areas compared
In Pennsylvania the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials is $44,200 a year, which is 8.6% higher than the national figure of $40,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Pennsylvania the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials is $44,200 a year, which is 8.6% higher than the national figure of $40,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $24,020 and $51,840. The lowest tenth earn under $20,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $107,360.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Pennsylvania ranks number 15th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Pittsburgh records the highest median at $45,300. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 621st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | −48.9% |
| 25th | $24,020 | −41.0% |
| Median (50th) | $44,200 | +8.6% |
| 75th | $51,840 | +27.3% |
| 90th | $107,360 | +163.7% |
| Mean | $56,580 | +39.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $45,300 | 60 | |
| 2 | Harrisburg | $27,850 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $44,200 goes as far as $45,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,200 a year, 8.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,800 to $107,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsburgh, at $45,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $44,200, 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 Pennsylvania is 8.6% 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $107,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,800 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 Pittsburgh, at $45,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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