Bailiffs Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $74,160 +30% vs national
Median hourly $35.65
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $97,170
Employed locally 170
National median $57,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $74,160
    75th
    $77,880
    90th
    $97,170

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Bailiffs salary vs area income 105% Median Bailiffs salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bailiffs

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Warner Robins, GA $164,040
    Connecticut $109,150
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,460
    Alaska $90,730
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $87,440
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $87,050

    Nearby metros — Bailiffs salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $87,440
    Syracuse, NY $78,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,010
    Glens Falls, NY $77,000
    Rochester, NY $76,820
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $75,860

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,330
    School Bus Monitors $35,060
    Firefighters $72,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bailiffs make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Bailiffs in Buffalo, NY is $35.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.28 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Bailiffs salaries?

    The median Bailiffs salary in Buffalo, NY is 30% above the national median of $57,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bailiffs in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Bailiffs (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.