How much does an umpire make in Houston?
$39,520a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,940Median: $39,520Highest 10%: $54,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,940 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $29,060 | $13.97 | |
| Median | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 90th | $54,220 | $26.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for umpires.
| Austin, TX | $47,540 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,850 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.00 ($39,520 a year).
Do umpires make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $39,520 against $40,710 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,920, so Houston pays 8% less.
Where does Houston rank for umpire pay?
41 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an umpire make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,220 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.