Bailiffs Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for bailiffss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Connecticut$110,280
- Georgia$109,810
- Alaska$88,390
- Massachusetts$82,910
- New York$77,480
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Dakota$32,400
- Kentucky$34,570
- West Virginia$35,820
- South Carolina$38,690
- Tennessee$39,200
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $110,280 | $111,890 | $53 | +78.9% | 40 |
| 2 | Georgia | $109,810 | $62,400 | $53 | +78.1% | 670 |
| 3 | Alaska | $88,390 | $90,600 | $43 | +43.4% | 60 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $82,910 | $86,730 | $40 | +34.5% | 930 |
| 5 | New York | $77,480 | $77,540 | $37 | +25.7% | 3,830 |
| 6 | Washington | $73,500 | $78,290 | $35 | +19.2% | 180 |
| 7 | Nevada | $72,180 | $71,230 | $35 | +17.1% | 210 |
| 8 | Kansas | $69,710 | $69,390 | $34 | +13.1% | 450 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $66,830 | $76,090 | $32 | +8.4% | 50 |
| 10 | Colorado | $64,280 | $63,320 | $31 | +4.2% | 70 |
| 11 | Virginia | $62,490 | $62,290 | $30 | +1.3% | 320 |
| 12 | Utah | $61,960 | $57,290 | $30 | +0.5% | 40 |
| 13 | Florida | $60,820 | $59,000 | $29 | -1.4% | 940 |
| 14 | Oregon | $60,330 | $57,140 | $29 | -2.2% | 80 |
| 15 | Texas | $60,220 | $60,300 | $29 | -2.3% | 590 |
| 16 | Maine | $59,870 | $62,800 | $29 | -2.9% | 110 |
| 17 | Maryland | $57,560 | $59,470 | $28 | -6.6% | 410 |
| 18 | Ohio | $55,360 | $51,060 | $27 | -10.2% | 1,640 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $55,170 | $56,100 | $27 | -10.5% | 250 |
| 20 | Idaho | $53,660 | $50,350 | $26 | -13% | 110 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $53,130 | $43,690 | $26 | -13.8% | 50 |
| 22 | Iowa | $52,640 | $52,100 | $25 | -14.6% | 60 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $51,960 | $48,940 | $25 | -15.7% | 50 |
| 24 | Michigan | $51,950 | $53,810 | $25 | -15.7% | 780 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $50,880 | $49,890 | $24 | -17.5% | 40 |
| 26 | Arizona | $50,610 | $46,390 | $24 | -17.9% | 270 |
| 27 | Illinois | $50,590 | $46,390 | $24 | -18% | 960 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $49,470 | $44,040 | $24 | -19.8% | 90 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $46,680 | $38,360 | $22 | -24.3% | 50 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $45,860 | $45,090 | $22 | -25.6% | 140 |
| 31 | Missouri | $44,730 | $44,040 | $22 | -27.5% | 280 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $44,540 | $42,000 | $21 | -27.8% | 180 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $44,520 | $39,080 | $21 | -27.8% | 250 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $43,640 | $47,600 | $21 | -29.2% | 610 |
| 35 | Indiana | $43,470 | $43,000 | $21 | -29.5% | 510 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $43,280 | $41,010 | $21 | -29.8% | 60 |
| 37 | Alabama | $42,910 | $42,300 | $21 | -30.4% | 150 |
| 38 | Montana | $42,830 | $46,800 | $21 | -30.5% | 40 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $40,360 | $38,200 | $19 | -34.5% | 180 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $39,200 | $35,990 | $19 | -36.4% | 100 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $38,690 | $34,280 | $19 | -37.3% | 270 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $35,820 | $36,250 | $17 | -41.9% | 160 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $34,570 | $30,760 | $17 | -43.9% | 760 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $32,400 | $27,560 | $16 | -47.5% | 170 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 101 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $164,040 | $118,210 | 220 |
| 2 | Warner Robins, GA | $164,040 | $136,120 | 40 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,570 | $89,430 | 110 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,360 | $79,540 | 2,730 |
| 5 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $82,590 | $76,000 | 60 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,570 | $79,810 | 550 |
| 7 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $79,040 | $72,110 | 80 |
| 8 | Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $77,100 | $72,730 | 110 |
| 9 | Syracuse, NY | $75,920 | $77,670 | 90 |
| 10 | Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $75,400 | $77,980 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing bailiffss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $74,630 | $75,290 | 5,860 |
| 2 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $74,630 | $75,290 | 5,860 |
| 3 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $56,600 | $61,660 | 17,310 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $56,500 | $61,640 | 17,200 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $56,500 | $61,640 | 17,200 |
| 6 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $56,500 | $61,640 | 17,200 |
| 7 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $48,580 | $54,580 | 11,340 |
| 8 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $48,580 | $54,580 | 11,340 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bailiffs make in the U.S.?
The median bailiffs salary in the United States is $56,600 per year (mean $61,660), and about 80% earn between $32,140 and $96,770.
How much do bailiffs make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays bailiffs the most?
Connecticut has the highest average pay for bailiffs at $110,280 per year (median $111,890).
What is the job outlook for bailiffs?
Employment is projected to change -2.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,800 openings per year.