33 Series · SOC 33-3011

Bailiffs Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$56,600
Median / year
$96,770
Top 10% earn
-2.2%
Growth '23–'33
17,310
US workers

Bailiffs earn a median of $56,600 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $56,600, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $32,140 (10th percentile) to $96,770 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 17,310 US workers. Connecticut pays the most ($111,890), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Bailiffs earn a median of $56,600, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 42% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Protective Service, it ranks #14 of 24 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 2.2% by 2033.

$56,600
Median annual wage
Top 58%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#14 of 24
in Protective Service
3.0×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Connecticut at $111,890. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Bailiffs (SOC 33-3011) pays a national median of $56,600 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $32,140 at the 10th percentile to $96,770 at the 90th, with a mean of $61,660 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 17,310 Americans work in this occupation across 45 reporting states and 100 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a -2.2% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,800 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 7.3 per 100,000 and injury rate of 2.5 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Connecticut pays the highest state median at $111,890, which is +98% above the national figure. The top metro is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $164,040 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 17,310 jobs Median $56,600/yr

Median Salary

$56,600

per year

Median Hourly

$27.21/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$61,660

average

Employment

17,310

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Bailiffs pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$56,600 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 33-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Bailiffs; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 24 33-series occupations with growth data, Bailiffs sits on the slower-growing side at -2.2% growth and $56,600 median pay.

Among 24 33-series occupations with growth data, Bailiffs sits on the slower-growing side at -2.2% growth and $56,600 median pay. Scatter plot of 24 data points. $20000$40000$60000$80000$100000$120000 -10%-5%0%5%10%15%20% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 24 33-series occupations with growth data, Bailiffs sits on the slower-growing side at -2.2% growth and $56,600 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

-2.2%

Declining

Annual Openings

1,800

per year (projected)

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
B

Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

7.3/100K

Injury Rate

2.5/100

Danger Index

13.7/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Bailiffs roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Social Perceptiveness 4.0
Speaking 3.4
Monitoring 3.4
Active Listening 3.3
Judgment and Decision Making 3.3
Critical Thinking 3.0
Time Management 3.0
Reading Comprehension 2.9
Coordination 2.9
Persuasion 2.9

Knowledge Areas

Public Safety and Security 4.3
Law and Government 4.1
English Language 3.6
Customer and Personal Service 3.0
Psychology 3.0
Administration and Management 2.9
Education and Training 2.7
Administrative 2.6
Computers and Electronics 2.6
Telecommunications 2.4

Key Tasks

  • ▸ Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
  • ▸ Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
  • ▸ Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
  • ▸ Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
  • ▸ Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
  • ▸ Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
  • ▸ Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
  • ▸ Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
  • ▸ Maintain court docket.
  • ▸ Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$32,140$43,720$56,600$74,630$96,770
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$15.45$21.02$27.21$35.88$46.53
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$32,140

25th Percentile

$43,720

Median

$56,600

75th Percentile

$74,630

90th Percentile

$96,770

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Connecticut $111,890 2. Alaska $90,600 3. Massachusetts $86,730 4. Washington $78,290 5. New York $77,540

Lowest Paying States

41. North Dakota $27,560 42. Kentucky $30,760 43. South Carolina $34,280 44. Tennessee $35,990 45. West Virginia $36,250
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Connecticut $111,890 +98% above national
2 Alaska $90,600 +60% above national
3 Massachusetts $86,730 +53% above national
4 Washington $78,290 +38% above national
5 New York $77,540 +37% above national
6 Nebraska $76,090 +34% above national
7 Nevada $71,230 +26% above national
8 Kansas $69,390 +23% above national
9 Colorado $63,320 +12% above national
10 Maine $62,800 +11% above national
11 Georgia $62,400 +10% above national
12 Virginia $62,290 +10% above national
13 Texas $60,300 +7% above national
14 Maryland $59,470 +5% above national
15 Florida $59,000 +4% above national
16 Utah $57,290 +1% above national
17 Oregon $57,140 +1% above national
18 North Carolina $56,100 1% below national
19 Michigan $53,810 5% below national
20 Iowa $52,100 8% below national
21 Ohio $51,060 10% below national
22 Idaho $50,350 11% below national
23 Minnesota $49,890 12% below national
24 Hawaii $48,940 14% below national
25 Pennsylvania $47,600 16% below national
26 Montana $46,800 17% below national
27 Arizona $46,390 18% below national
28 Illinois $46,390 18% below national
29 Arkansas $45,090 20% below national
30 Louisiana $44,040 22% below national
31 Missouri $44,040 22% below national
32 New Jersey $43,690 23% below national
33 Indiana $43,000 24% below national
34 Alabama $42,300 25% below national
35 Oklahoma $42,000 26% below national
36 New Hampshire $41,010 28% below national
37 Wisconsin $39,080 31% below national
38 Wyoming $38,360 32% below national
39 Mississippi $38,200 33% below national
40 Puerto Rico $37,770 33% below national
41 West Virginia $36,250 36% below national
42 Tennessee $35,990 36% below national
43 South Carolina $34,280 39% below national
44 Kentucky $30,760 46% below national
45 North Dakota $27,560 51% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $164,040 2. Warner Robins, GA $164,040 3. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,570 4. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,360 5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $82,590

Lowest Paying Metros

96. Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $25,230 97. Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $25,700 98. Traverse City, MI $25,960 99. Gainesville, GA $26,210 100. East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $27,560
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $164,040 +190% above national
2 Warner Robins, GA $164,040 +190% above national
3 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,570 +78% above national
4 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,360 +47% above national
5 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $82,590 +46% above national
6 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,570 +41% above national
7 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,040 +40% above national
8 Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $77,100 +36% above national
9 Syracuse, NY $75,920 +34% above national
10 Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $75,400 +33% above national
11 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $74,030 +31% above national
12 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,660 +30% above national
13 Binghamton, NY $72,500 +28% above national
14 Rochester, NY $72,450 +28% above national
15 Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $71,720 +27% above national
16 Glens Falls, NY $71,670 +27% above national
17 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $71,460 +26% above national
18 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $71,230 +26% above national
19 Topeka, KS $69,390 +23% above national
20 Wichita, KS $69,390 +23% above national
21 Kansas nonmetropolitan area $69,390 +23% above national
22 Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $68,700 +21% above national
23 Raleigh-Cary, NC $66,980 +18% above national
24 Kansas City, MO-KS $64,460 +14% above national
25 Portland-South Portland, ME $62,800 +11% above national
26 Richmond, VA $61,470 +9% above national
27 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,240 +8% above national
28 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $60,950 +8% above national
29 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,660 +7% above national
30 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $59,470 +5% above national
31 Maryland nonmetropolitan area $59,470 +5% above national
32 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,450 +5% above national
33 Utica-Rome, NY $59,450 +5% above national
34 Tallahassee, FL $59,320 +5% above national
35 Kingston, NY $57,920 +2% above national
36 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $57,670 +2% above national
37 Jacksonville, FL $57,530 +2% above national
38 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,260 +1% above national
39 Toledo, OH $56,010 1% below national
40 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $55,890 1% below national
41 Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $55,770 1% below national
42 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $55,750 2% below national
43 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $55,690 2% below national
44 Akron, OH $55,660 2% below national
45 Pittsburgh, PA $55,240 2% below national
46 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $55,010 3% below national
47 Champaign-Urbana, IL $54,810 3% below national
48 Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $54,560 4% below national
49 Cleveland, OH $53,540 5% below national
50 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,590 7% below national
51 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $52,070 8% below national
52 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $50,660 10% below national
53 Boise City, ID $50,610 11% below national
54 Columbus, OH $50,500 11% below national
55 Springfield, MO $50,320 11% below national
56 Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $48,270 15% below national
57 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,930 15% below national
58 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,600 16% below national
59 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,380 16% below national
60 Birmingham, AL $46,930 17% below national
61 Canton-Massillon, OH $46,890 17% below national
62 West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,070 19% below national
63 Youngstown-Warren, OH $45,400 20% below national
64 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,300 20% below national
65 Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,190 20% below national
66 Rockford, IL $45,120 20% below national
67 Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,890 22% below national
68 St. Louis, MO-IL $43,680 23% below national
69 Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $42,880 24% below national
70 Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,060 26% below national
71 Oklahoma City, OK $42,000 26% below national
72 East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $41,600 27% below national
73 Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $41,600 27% below national
74 Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $41,310 27% below national
75 West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,160 29% below national
76 South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $39,520 30% below national
77 Tucson, AZ $39,020 31% below national
78 Charleston-North Charleston, SC $38,010 33% below national
79 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $37,970 33% below national
80 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $37,770 33% below national
81 Morgantown, WV $36,940 35% below national
82 West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,750 35% below national
83 Clarksville, TN-KY $36,520 35% below national
84 South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $36,180 36% below national
85 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $34,940 38% below national
86 Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $34,000 40% below national
87 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $33,420 41% below national
88 Columbus, GA-AL $32,810 42% below national
89 Lexington-Fayette, KY $32,020 43% below national
90 Peoria, IL $31,200 45% below national
91 Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $30,350 46% below national
92 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,940 47% below national
93 West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $29,860 47% below national
94 South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $29,790 47% below national
95 West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $27,560 51% below national
96 East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $27,560 51% below national
97 Gainesville, GA $26,210 54% below national
98 Traverse City, MI $25,960 54% below national
99 Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $25,700 55% below national
100 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $25,230 55% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bailiffs make? ▼
The median annual salary for Bailiffs is $56,600 ($27.21/hour). The salary range spans from $32,140 at the 10th percentile to $96,770 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Bailiffs the most? ▼
Connecticut pays the highest median salary for Bailiffs at $111,890/year, which is +98% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Bailiffs? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Bailiffs is High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Bailiffs? ▼
Bailiffs has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 7.3 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 2.5 per 100 workers.
Is Bailiffs a good career? ▼
Employment for Bailiffs is projected to decline 2.2% from 2024 to 2034, which is declining. About 1,800 openings are projected each year.
How does Bailiffs pay vary by state? ▼
Bailiffs salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $111,890/year, while West Virginia pays the least at $36,250/year. BLS data covers 45 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Bailiffs? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Bailiffs is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $164,040/year. BLS reports wage data for 100 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Bailiffs pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $74,630/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: Connecticut leads at $111,890/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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