Bailiffs Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $56,600 · Median hourly: $27.21 · Employment: 17,310
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | $15.45 |
| 25th | $43,720 | $21.02 |
| Median | $56,600 | $27.21 |
| 75th | $74,630 | $35.88 |
| 90th | $96,770 | $46.53 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 33-3011
- Total U.S. employment: 17,310
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $61,660 sits 8.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Bailiffs Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,300 | $20.34 | -25.3% | 150 |
| Alaska | $90,600 | $43.56 | +60.1% | 60 |
| Arizona | $46,390 | $22.30 | -18.0% | 270 |
| Arkansas | $45,090 | $21.68 | -20.3% | 140 |
| Colorado | $63,320 | $30.44 | +11.9% | 70 |
| Connecticut | $111,890 | $53.79 | +97.7% | 40 |
| Florida | $59,000 | $28.37 | +4.2% | 940 |
| Georgia | $62,400 | $30.00 | +10.2% | 670 |
| Hawaii | $48,940 | $23.53 | -13.5% | 50 |
| Idaho | $50,350 | $24.21 | -11.0% | 110 |
| Illinois | $46,390 | $22.30 | -18.0% | 960 |
| Indiana | $43,000 | $20.67 | -24.0% | 510 |
| Iowa | $52,100 | $25.05 | -8.0% | 60 |
| Kansas | $69,390 | $33.36 | +22.6% | 450 |
| Kentucky | $30,760 | $14.79 | -45.7% | 760 |
| Louisiana | $44,040 | $21.18 | -22.2% | 90 |
| Maine | $62,800 | $30.19 | +11.0% | 110 |
| Maryland | $59,470 | $28.59 | +5.1% | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $86,730 | $41.70 | +53.2% | 930 |
| Michigan | $53,810 | $25.87 | -4.9% | 780 |
| Minnesota | $49,890 | $23.98 | -11.9% | 40 |
| Mississippi | $38,200 | $18.37 | -32.5% | 180 |
| Missouri | $44,040 | $21.17 | -22.2% | 280 |
| Montana | $46,800 | $22.50 | -17.3% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $76,090 | $36.58 | +34.4% | 50 |
| Nevada | $71,230 | $34.25 | +25.8% | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $41,010 | $19.72 | -27.5% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $43,690 | $21.00 | -22.8% | 50 |
| New York | $77,540 | $37.28 | +37.0% | 3,830 |
| North Carolina | $56,100 | $26.97 | -0.9% | 250 |
| North Dakota | $27,560 | $13.25 | -51.3% | 170 |
| Ohio | $51,060 | $24.55 | -9.8% | 1,640 |
| Oklahoma | $42,000 | $20.19 | -25.8% | 180 |
| Oregon | $57,140 | $27.47 | +1.0% | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,600 | $22.89 | -15.9% | 610 |
| South Carolina | $34,280 | $16.48 | -39.4% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $35,990 | $17.30 | -36.4% | 100 |
| Texas | $60,300 | $28.99 | +6.5% | 590 |
| Utah | $57,290 | $27.54 | +1.2% | 40 |
| Virginia | $62,290 | $29.95 | +10.1% | 320 |
| Washington | $78,290 | $37.64 | +38.3% | 180 |
| West Virginia | $36,250 | $17.43 | -36.0% | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $39,080 | $18.79 | -31.0% | 250 |
| Wyoming | $38,360 | $18.44 | -32.2% | 50 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for bailiffs?
The median annual wage for bailiffs is $56,600 ($27.21 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays bailiffs the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many bailiffs are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 17,310 bailiffs employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do bailiffs make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.21. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.