Bailiffs in Massachusetts
Bailiffs maintain order and security in courtrooms and other legal settings. They enforce court rules, manage custody of defendants, and ensure courtroom proceedings run smoothly In Massachusetts the median pay is $86,730 a year, 53% above the national median of $56,600.
$86,730median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$62,210–$105,580middle half earn
930employed in Massachusetts
$56,600U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Social PerceptivenessSpeakingMonitoringActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Bailiffs.
Licenses and training in Massachusetts
Bailiffs pay in other states
Connecticut · $111,890Alaska · $90,600Washington · $78,290New York · $77,540Nebraska · $76,090Nevada · $71,230Kansas · $69,390Colorado · $63,320Maine · $62,800Georgia · $62,400
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O*NET-SOC 33-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.