The median annual wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $32,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,870.
Pay spans roughly $24,970 at the 10th percentile to $61,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 40 people work as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $32,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,870 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $24,970 |
| 90th percentile | $61,970 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.