Bailiff Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$60,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $56,600
State Rank
#13 of 44
590 employed here

How much does a Bailiff make in Texas?

Bailiffs in Texas take home a median of $60,300 annually — roughly $28.99 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $56,600.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $38,150 while the top 10% make $80,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,680 and $74,820 a year.

Bailiff salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,150$18.34
25th percentile (early career)$45,680$21.96
50th percentile (median)$60,300$28.99
75th percentile (experienced)$74,820$35.97
90th percentile (top earners)$80,650$38.77

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 13th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($60,300) 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 Texas?
The median Bailiff salary in Texas is $60,300 per year, or about $28.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,150 at the entry level to $80,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Bailiffs about 7% more than the national median of $56,600. Texas ranks 13th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Bailiffs?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,300 a year. About 590 Bailiffs are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.