How much does an umpire make in Detroit?
$46,500a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $22.36 an hour or $3,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.36
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $46,500Highest 10%: $64,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| Median | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 75th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 90th | $64,500 | $31.01 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for umpires.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $22.36 ($46,500 a year).
Do umpires make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $46,500 against $40,710 nationally, 14% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $34,560, so Detroit pays 35% more.
Where does Detroit rank for umpire pay?
18 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an umpire make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,500 or more.
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.