Bailiff Salary in Minnesota (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Minnesota Median
$49,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $56,600
State Rank
#23 of 44
40 employed here

How much does a Bailiff make in Minnesota?

Bailiffs in Minnesota take home a median of $49,890 annually — roughly $23.99 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $56,600.

Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $45,090 while the top 10% make $60,120 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,090 and $51,680 a year.

Bailiff salary range in Minnesota

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,090$21.68
25th percentile (early career)$45,090$21.68
50th percentile (median)$49,890$23.99
75th percentile (experienced)$51,680$24.85
90th percentile (top earners)$60,120$28.90

How Minnesota compares

Minnesota ranks 23rd 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 Minnesota

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 Minnesota pay ($49,890) 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 Minnesota?
The median Bailiff salary in Minnesota is $49,890 per year, or about $23.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,090 at the entry level to $60,120 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Bailiffs about 12% less than the national median of $56,600. Minnesota ranks 23rd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Bailiffs?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,890 a year. About 40 Bailiffs are employed in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), 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.