Umpire demographics and statistics in the US
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Umpire gender statistics
15.6% of umpires are women and 84.4% of umpires are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Umpire gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Umpire gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,944
Female income
$51,349
Umpire gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in umpire positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of umpires are female.
Umpire gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2011 | 52.71% | 47.29% |
| 2012 | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 2013 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2014 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2015 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2016 | 49.55% | 50.45% |
| 2017 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2018 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2019 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2020 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2021 | 84.42% | 15.58% |
Umpire related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Umpire | 84% | 16% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Umpire demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among umpires is White, which makes up 68.8% of all umpires. Comparatively, 11.2% of umpires are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of 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%
Umpire race
| 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% |
Umpire race and ethnicity over time
See how umpire racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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% |
Umpire wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown umpires have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino umpires have the lowest average salary at $52,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,214 |
| White | $52,980 |
| Black or African American | $52,944 |
| Asian | $54,849 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,817 |
Umpire age breakdown
The average age of umpires is 20-30 years years old, representing 31% of the umpire population.
Umpire age breakdown
| Umpire Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Umpire educational attainment
The most common degree for umpires is bachelor's degree, with 66% of umpires earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Umpires by degree level
| Umpire degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Umpire wage gap by degree level
According to the data, umpires with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,272 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, umpires earn a median annual income of $63,830 compared to $52,426 for umpires with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,272 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,595 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,830 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,426 |
Umpire employment statistics
Most umpires work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where umpires work
Below, you can see the size of companies where umpires work.
Umpire jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Umpire jobs by company type
Employees with the umpire job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most umpires prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Umpire jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 33% |
Umpire jobs by industry
The most common industries for umpires are government, hospitality and non profits.
Umpire industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Umpire turnover and employment statistics
Umpire unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for umpires between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Umpire unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 umpire tenure
The average umpire stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,409 umpires resumes in Zippia's database.
Umpire tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Umpire LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | - |
| Professional Golf Tournament Player | 6.54% | 44,215 |
| Riding Coach | 7.62% | 14,471 |
| Singer Songwriter | 8.54% | 106 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Voice-Over Talent | 14.31% | 6,596 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Similar umpire jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Golf Tournament Player | 6.54% | 44,215 |
| Riding Coach | 7.62% | 14,471 |
| Singer Songwriter | 8.54% | 106 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Voice-Over Talent | 14.31% | 6,596 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by umpires
The most common foreign language among umpires is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.8% and French is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 69.6%
- German, 6.8%
- French, 3.7%
- Italian, 3.7%
- Portuguese, 1.9%
- Other, 14.3%
Umpire languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.6% |
| German | 6.8% |
| French | 3.7% |
| Italian | 3.7% |
| Portuguese | 1.9% |
| Other | 14.3% |
