Baseball umpire vs starter

The differences between baseball umpires and starters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a starter has an average salary of $46,082, which is higher than the $36,982 average annual salary of a baseball umpire.

The top three skills for a baseball umpire include umpires, safety regulations and softball games. The most important skills for a starter are pro shop, customer service, and golf carts.

Baseball umpire vs starter overview

	Baseball Umpire	Starter
Yearly salary	$36,982	$46,082
Hourly rate	$17.78	$22.15
Growth rate	32%	32%
Number of jobs	284	9,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	33	33
Years of experience	-	-

Baseball umpire vs starter salary

Baseball umpires and starters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Baseball Umpire	Starter
Average salary	$36,982	$46,082
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $56,000	Between $26,000 And $80,000
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Differences between baseball umpire and starter education

There are a few differences between a baseball umpire and a starter in terms of educational background:

	Baseball Umpire	Starter
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Baseball umpire vs starter demographics

Here are the differences between baseball umpires' and starters' demographics:

	Baseball Umpire	Starter
Average age	33	33
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 66.2% Female, 33.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.0% Unknown, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 4.9% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 8.0% Unknown, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 4.9% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between baseball umpire and starter duties and responsibilities

Baseball umpire example responsibilities.

Manage and schedule umpires for recreational program
Hone leadership skills, maintain schedule to ensure games start and end on time.
Assume the responsibility of leadership with players and coaches without constant and specific direction and/or supervision.
Instruct kids of various ages how to pitch, hit, and play baseball the correct and professional way.
Work with fellow umpires as part of a team; also work with coaches, parents and DSYSA management daily.
Provide instruction and refinement to motor developmental skills for athletes for kids of all ages that want to play baseball.

Starter example responsibilities.

Set appointments and coordinate calendars successfully, conduct sales transactions and manage POS system.
Assist customers with their groceries, to their cars.
Provide accurate pricing and excellent service in checking groceries.
Set appointments and coordinate calendars successfully, conduct sales transactions and manage POS system.
Facilitate events with home depot about going green.

Baseball umpire vs starter skills

Common baseball umpire skills

Umpires, 32%
Safety Regulations, 9%
Softball Games, 7%
Conflict Resolution, 7%
Judgment Calls, 6%
Stressful Situations, 5%

Common starter skills

Pro Shop, 39%
Customer Service, 27%
Golf Carts, 25%
Assembly Line, 3%
Computer System, 3%
Credit Card, 2%

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