Baseball umpire demographics and statistics in the US
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Baseball umpire gender statistics
3.7% of baseball umpires are women and 96.3% of baseball umpires are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Baseball umpire gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Baseball umpire gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,326
Female income
$35,355
Baseball umpire gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in baseball umpire positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of baseball umpires are female.
Baseball umpire gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2012 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2013 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2014 | 83.62% | 16.38% |
| 2015 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2016 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2017 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2019 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2020 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2021 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
Baseball umpire related jobs gender ratio
We compared baseball umpires with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Baseball Umpire | 96% | 4% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Baseball umpire demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among baseball umpires is White, which makes up 68.8% of all baseball umpires. Comparatively, 11.2% of baseball umpires are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of baseball umpires are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Baseball umpire race
| Baseball umpire race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Baseball umpire race and ethnicity over time
See how baseball umpire racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Baseball umpire race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 79.74% | 5.96% | 3.18% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.01% | 3.27% | 9.15% |
| 2020 | 72.87% | 6.86% | 5.03% | 9.76% |
| 2021 | 68.84% | 8.04% | 4.86% | 11.22% |
Baseball umpire wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown baseball umpires have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino baseball umpires have the lowest average salary at $35,907.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,159 |
| White | $35,968 |
| Black or African American | $35,954 |
| Asian | $36,660 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,907 |
Baseball umpire age breakdown
The average age of baseball umpires is 20-30 years years old, representing 31% of the baseball umpire population.
Baseball umpire age breakdown
| Baseball Umpire Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Baseball umpire educational attainment
The most common degree for baseball umpires is bachelor's degree, with 72% of baseball umpires earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Baseball umpires by degree level
| Baseball umpire degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Baseball umpire wage gap by degree level
According to the data, baseball umpires with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,000 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, baseball umpires earn a median annual income of $39,848 compared to $35,760 for baseball umpires with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,000 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,848 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,760 |
Baseball umpire employment statistics
Most baseball umpires work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where baseball umpires work
Below, you can see the size of companies where baseball umpires work.
Baseball umpire jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Baseball umpire jobs by company type
Employees with the baseball umpire job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most baseball umpires prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Baseball umpire jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 30% |
Baseball umpire jobs by industry
The most common industries for baseball umpires are government, hospitality and non profits.
Baseball umpire industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Baseball umpire turnover and employment statistics
Baseball umpire unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for baseball umpires between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Baseball umpire unemployment rate by year
| Year | Baseball umpire unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 10.83% |
| 2020 | 16.40% |
| 2021 | 14.98% |
Average baseball umpire tenure
The average baseball umpire stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,779 baseball umpires resumes in Zippia's database.
Baseball umpire tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Baseball umpire LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of baseball umpires that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | - |
| Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 531 |
| Men's Golf Coach | 7.62% | 15,467 |
| Musician | 8.54% | 103 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Co-Producer | 14.31% | 11,824 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Similar baseball umpire jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 531 |
| Men's Golf Coach | 7.62% | 15,467 |
| Musician | 8.54% | 103 |
| Circus Performer | 13.74% | 134 |
| Co-Producer | 14.31% | 11,824 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by baseball umpires
The most common foreign language among baseball umpires is Spanish at 72.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 72.5%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 7.5%
- Swedish, 2.5%
- Japanese, 2.5%
- Other, 5.0%
Baseball umpire languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.5% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Swedish | 2.5% |
| Japanese | 2.5% |
| Other | 5.0% |
