The median annual wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in California is $44,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,770.
Pay spans roughly $33,420 at the 10th percentile to $128,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,830 people work as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in California.
| Median (annual) | $44,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,770 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $33,420 |
| 90th percentile | $128,650 |
| Employment | 2,830 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.