SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 6 metro areas compared
In San Francisco, CA the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials reaches $56,330 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Francisco, CA the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials reaches $56,330 a year. That is 38.4% more than the national median of $40,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,610 and $79,420. The lowest tenth earn under $39,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,810.
Employment stands at 310, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Los Angeles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,230. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 530th of 688 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,820 | −2.2% |
| 25th | $44,610 | +9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $56,330 | +38.4% |
| 75th | $79,420 | +95.1% |
| 90th | $80,810 | +98.5% |
| Mean | $62,190 | +52.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $51,230 | 550 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $44,200 | 110 | |
| 3 | Sacramento | $41,600 | 110 | |
| 4 | Salinas | $40,880 | 50 | |
| 5 | Stockton | $38,760 | 110 | |
| 6 | Oxnard | $37,580 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $56,330 buys what $50,885 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,885US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,330 a year, 38.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,820 to $80,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $51,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $56,330, 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 San Francisco, CA is 38.4% 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 San Francisco, CA earns more than $80,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,820 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 Los Angeles, at $51,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in San Francisco, CA. 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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