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Bailiffs

Median Salary
53,040
Job Outlook
-6%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Maintain order in courts of law.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

86%

Federal Government

12%

Private for profit

2%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of correctional officers and bailiffs is projected to decline 6 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 31,000 openings for correctional officers and bailiffs are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$26,340

10%

$53,040

Median

$106,500

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    39%

  • Associate's degree

    33%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    20%

  • Less than high school

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Public Safety and Security
  • Law and Government
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.