How much does an umpire make in Washington?
$40,300a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $19.38 an hour or $3,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.38
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $40,300Highest 10%: $69,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $40,300 | $19.38 | |
| 75th | $55,960 | $26.90 | |
| 90th | $69,120 | $33.23 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for umpires.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $19.38 ($40,300 a year).
Do umpires make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $40,300 against $40,710 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for umpire pay?
38 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an umpire make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,120 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.