Bailiffs Salary in Iowa
Bailiffs in Iowa earn a median of $52,100 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($56,600)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,290; the top 10% earn over $70,450. Nationally the range is $32,140 to $96,770.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,470 median in Iowa
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,040 median in Iowa
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$74,470 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41,240 median in Iowa
- Security Guards$37,080 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,560 median in Iowa
Bailiffs pay in Iowa
How much do bailiffs make in Iowa?
The median is $52,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,290 and the top 10% earn over $70,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for bailiffs?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 44 (−8% vs. the national median of $56,600). Living costs are not included.