How much does an umpire make in California?
$44,530a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in California. That is $21.41 an hour or $3,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.41
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,110Median: $44,530Highest 10%: $80,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 75th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 90th | $80,750 | $38.82 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $56,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,230 |
| San Jose, CA | $44,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $41,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $40,880 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,760 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for umpires.
| 10. Arizona | $46,440 |
| 11. Indiana | $46,140 |
| 12. Vermont | $46,080 |
| 13. California | $44,530 |
| 14. Colorado | $44,230 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $44,200 |
| 16. Iowa | $43,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.41 ($44,530 a year).
Do umpires make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,530 against $40,710 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for umpire pay?
California ranks 13 of 34 states.
Which city in California pays umpires the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $56,330 a year.
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.