Bailiffs Salary by State
The national median pay for bailiffs is $56,600 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,560 in North Dakota to $111,890 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,140
- 25th percentile
- $43,720
- Median
- $56,600
- 75th percentile
- $74,630
- Top 10%
- $96,770
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 17,310 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $111,890 | +98% | $96,640 | $117,410 | 40 |
| 2 | Alaska | $90,600 | +60% | $36,120 | $113,820 | 60 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $86,730 | +53% | $55,890 | $105,580 | 930 |
| 4 | Washington | $78,290 | +38% | $37,000 | $100,570 | 180 |
| 5 | New York | $77,540 | +37% | $56,400 | $96,770 | 3,830 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $76,090 | +34% | $47,310 | $76,610 | 50 |
| 7 | Nevada | $71,230 | +26% | $61,050 | $86,910 | 210 |
| 8 | Kansas | $69,390 | +23% | $58,390 | $82,280 | 450 |
| 9 | Colorado | $63,320 | +12% | $38,950 | $89,770 | 70 |
| 10 | Maine | $62,800 | +11% | $50,560 | $64,730 | 110 |
| 11 | Georgia | $62,400 | +10% | $26,220 | $200,670 | 670 |
| 12 | Virginia | $62,290 | +10% | $39,160 | $79,850 | 320 |
| 13 | Texas | $60,300 | +7% | $38,150 | $80,650 | 590 |
| 14 | Maryland | $59,470 | +5% | $45,750 | $62,920 | 410 |
| 15 | Florida | $59,000 | +4% | $37,380 | $83,340 | 940 |
| 16 | Utah | $57,290 | +1% | $52,420 | $79,210 | 40 |
| 17 | Oregon | $57,140 | +1% | $48,450 | $71,280 | 80 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $56,100 | −1% | $37,270 | $67,360 | 250 |
| 19 | Michigan | $53,810 | −5% | $37,000 | $62,500 | 780 |
| 20 | Iowa | $52,100 | −8% | $27,290 | $70,450 | 60 |
| 21 | Ohio | $51,060 | −10% | $39,570 | $73,980 | 1,640 |
| 22 | Idaho | $50,350 | −11% | $38,290 | $74,320 | 110 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $49,890 | −12% | $45,090 | $60,120 | 40 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $48,940 | −14% | $45,220 | $64,400 | 50 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $47,600 | −16% | $24,610 | $55,240 | 610 |
| 26 | Montana | $46,800 | −17% | $32,410 | $50,400 | 40 |
| 27 | Arizona | $46,390 | −18% | $39,020 | $60,180 | 270 |
| 28 | Illinois | $46,390 | −18% | $31,200 | $76,840 | 960 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $45,090 | −20% | $34,940 | $61,780 | 140 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $44,040 | −22% | $22,980 | $71,370 | 90 |
| 31 | Missouri | $44,040 | −22% | $31,780 | $62,400 | 280 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $43,690 | −23% | $36,600 | $69,640 | 50 |
| 33 | Indiana | $43,000 | −24% | $28,740 | $60,440 | 510 |
| 34 | Alabama | $42,300 | −25% | $33,050 | $56,600 | 150 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $42,000 | −26% | $42,000 | $52,000 | 180 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $41,010 | −28% | $37,200 | $52,350 | 60 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $39,080 | −31% | $26,250 | $69,670 | 250 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $38,360 | −32% | $35,640 | $69,660 | 50 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $38,200 | −33% | $24,110 | $52,790 | 180 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $36,250 | −36% | $29,670 | $41,690 | 160 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $35,990 | −36% | $30,340 | $49,220 | 100 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $34,280 | −39% | $21,070 | $61,720 | 270 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $30,760 | −46% | $28,920 | $44,340 | 760 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $27,560 | −51% | $27,560 | $55,480 | 170 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bailiffs salary questions
Which state pays bailiffs the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $111,890 a year (+98% vs. the national median of $56,600). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bailiffs the least?
North Dakota, with a median of $27,560 a year (−51% vs. national).
Where do most bailiffs work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,830, with a median of $77,540.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.