Bailiffs
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Maintain order in courts of law.
Median pay: $56,600/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -2.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 1,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Bailiffs?
The median pay for Bailiffs is $56,600 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Bailiffs?
Employment for Bailiffs is projected to change -2.2% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Bailiffs?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Bailiffs?
About 1,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.