Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Ohio

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $55,070 a year) and the least in Dayton ($39,630), across the 4 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the umpires, referees, and other sports officials average at $49,030 and the median at $55,040 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $53,010.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$55,070
Akron$52,100
Columbus$50,730
Dayton$39,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$55,070	$57,140	$38,940	$43,980	94
Akron	$52,100	$56,200	$54,380	$41,749	93
Columbus	$50,730	$58,240	$31,200	$40,720	95
Dayton	$39,630	$26,400	$23,030	$32,391	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary in other states

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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