SOC 27-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials — South Carolina
South Carolina
In South Carolina the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials reaches $61,290 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Carolina the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials reaches $61,290 a year. That is 50.6% more than the national median of $40,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,300 and $61,290. The lowest tenth earn under $27,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,290.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 297th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,180 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $37,300 | −8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $61,290 | +50.6% |
| 75th | $61,290 | +50.6% |
| 90th | $61,290 | +50.6% |
| Mean | $49,960 | +22.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $61,290 goes as far as $65,411 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 60.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,411US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,290 a year, 50.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,180 to $61,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $61,290, 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 South Carolina is 50.6% 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 South Carolina earns more than $61,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,180 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. 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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