Bailiffs pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for bailiffs is $41.70 an hour ($86,730 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 53% higher than the U.S. median ($56,600). Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bailiffs in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.87 | $55,890 |
| 25% of workers | $29.91 | $62,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.70 | $86,730 |
| 75% of workers | $50.76 | $105,580 |
| 90% of workers | $50.76 | $105,580 |
Bailiffs pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $79,570 | 550 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bailiffs
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $44,670 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,940 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $86,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $104,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $57,890 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $110,150 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $94,590 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 |
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