Bailiffs Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $32,020 -43.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.39
10th percentile $29,100
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 30
National median $57,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,100
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $32,020
    75th
    $38,390
    90th
    $45,440

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Bailiffs salary vs area income 45% Median Bailiffs salary is 55% below 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,700
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $43,860
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,520
    Kentucky $33,900
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $33,450
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $31,380

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,370
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,070
    Firefighters $36,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $90,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bailiffs make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Bailiffs in Lexington, KY is $15.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Bailiffs salaries?

    The median Bailiffs salary in Lexington, KY is 43.9% below 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Bailiffs (10th percentile) earn around $29,100 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.