How much does an umpire make in Seattle?
$43,570a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $20.95 an hour or $3,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.95
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $43,570Highest 10%: $62,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| 75th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $62,430 | $30.01 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for umpires.
| Portland, OR | $40,280 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $20.95 ($43,570 a year).
Do umpires make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $43,570 against $40,710 nationally, 7% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $41,350, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for umpire pay?
26 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an umpire make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,430 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.