The median annual wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $46,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,130.
Pay spans roughly $34,470 at the 10th percentile to $89,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 150 people work as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $46,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,130 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $34,470 |
| 90th percentile | $89,680 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.