Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Missouri
Umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Missouri earned a median of $33,140 a year and a mean of $36,860 in May 2025. The median is 18.6% below the U.S. median of $40,710, ranking 26th of 34 states, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $33,140
- Median hourly
- not published
- Mean annual
- $36,860
- Jobs on record
- 1,240
Grey needle: U.S. median, $40,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Missouri compare on pay for umpires, referees, and other sports officials?
Missouri ranks 26th of 34 states. New Jersey is highest at $67,600, $34,460 more than the Missouri median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 24 | $35,260 | -13% | 80 |
| Michigan | 25 | $34,560 | -15% | 340 |
| Missouri | 26 | $33,140 | -19% | 1,240 |
| Idaho | 27 | $32,250 | -21% | 170 |
| Utah | 28 | $31,430 | -23% | 1,100 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 34 states with a published figure. See every state.
Does Missouri pay go further after prices?
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the U.S. average, so the $33,140 median buys about what $36,491 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $40,710 U.S. median. On this measure Missouri ranks 24th of 34, up from 26th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Missouri pay umpires, referees, and other sports officials the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS is highest at $37,650, 13.6% above the Missouri median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,650 | 490 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | 80 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,360 | 520 |
| Springfield, MO | $30,920 | 150 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30,010 | 30 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $28,600 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Missouri is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many umpires, referees, and other sports officials work in Missouri?
BLS counts 1,240 jobs in Missouri, 7.9% of the 15,780 in the U.S. That is the 2nd largest count among the 33 states with a published figure. That is 0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in Missouri, a location quotient of 4.16: the occupation's share of local jobs is 4.16 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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