How much does an umpire make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.57 an hour or $3,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.57
- Average (mean)
- $53,010
- Jobs
- 15,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $32,260 | $15.51 | |
| Median | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| 75th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 90th | $82,960 | $39.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $67,600 |
| North Dakota | $63,920 |
| South Carolina | $61,290 |
| Wisconsin | $57,000 |
| Ohio | $55,040 |
| Louisiana | $50,080 |
| Illinois | $49,070 |
| Massachusetts | $48,400 |
| West Virginia | $46,490 |
| Arizona | $46,440 |
| Indiana | $46,140 |
| Vermont | $46,080 |
| California | $44,530 |
| Colorado | $44,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,200 |
| Iowa | $43,040 |
| Texas | $42,920 |
| Washington | $41,350 |
| Virginia | $40,840 |
| Connecticut | $39,530 |
| Oregon | $38,730 |
| Florida | $37,070 |
| Montana | $36,370 |
| South Dakota | $35,260 |
| Michigan | $34,560 |
| Missouri | $33,140 |
| Idaho | $32,250 |
| Utah | $31,430 |
| Nebraska | $31,390 |
| Georgia | $28,360 |
| Mississippi | $27,060 |
| North Carolina | $26,540 |
| Kansas | $25,780 |
| Oklahoma | $21,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Green Bay, WI | $77,670 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,230 |
| Bismarck, ND | $63,920 |
| Fargo, ND | $63,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,400 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,240 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,190 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,140 |
| San Francisco, CA | $56,330 |
| Akron, OH | $56,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $51,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,230 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $50,250 |
| Boulder, CO | $49,460 |
| Boston, MA | $49,410 |
In other countries
Umpire belongs to the international group "Sports coaches, instructors and officials".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.57 ($40,710 a year).
How much does an umpire make a month?
About $3,393 a month before tax, based on a median of $40,710 a year.
How much does an umpire make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,540 or less a year ($12.76 an hour); the top 10% make $82,960 or more.
Which state pays umpires the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $67,600 a year, followed by North Dakota ($63,920) and South Carolina ($61,290).
Which city pays umpires the most?
Green Bay, WI, with a median of $77,670 a year.
How many umpires are there in the United States?
About 15,780 people work as umpires.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.