Bailiff Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Bailiffs in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$46,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $56,600
State Rank
#27 of 44
270 employed here

How much does a Bailiff make in Arizona?

A Bailiff working in Arizona earns a median salary of $46,390 per year, or about $22.30 per hour. That is 18% below the national median of $56,600 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $39,020 while the top 10% make $60,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,640 and $48,840 a year.

Bailiff salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,020$18.76
25th percentile (early career)$43,640$20.98
50th percentile (median)$46,390$22.30
75th percentile (experienced)$48,840$23.48
90th percentile (top earners)$60,180$28.93

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 27th out of 44 states and territories for Bailiff pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Connecticut$111,890
2Alaska$90,600
3Massachusetts$86,730
4Washington$78,290
5New York$77,540

Working as a Bailiff in Arizona

Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Bailiffs in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($46,390) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bailiff make in Arizona?
The median Bailiff salary in Arizona is $46,390 per year, or about $22.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,020 at the entry level to $60,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Bailiffs about 18% less than the national median of $56,600. Arizona ranks 27th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Bailiffs?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,390 a year. About 270 Bailiffs are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.