Bailiffs Salary in Tucson, AZ
In Tucson, AZ, bailiffs earn $39,410 at the median — $18.95 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.9), that's roughly $40,671 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,402/month — about 51.2% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $39K get you in Tucson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tucson’s Regional Price Parity (96.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About bailiffs
Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tucson, AZ
Entry-level bailiffs (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
Bailiffs pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $109K | +91% | 40 |
| Alaska | $91K | +59% | 60 |
| New York | $81K | +42% | 3,630 |
| Massachusetts | $77K | +35% | 830 |
| Nebraska | $75K | +32% | 50 |
| Nevada | $72K | +26% | 250 |
| Kansas | $66K | +16% | 460 |
| Washington | $65K | +15% | 190 |
| Maine | $65K | +14% | 210 |
| Florida | $64K | +12% | 940 |
| North Carolina | $61K | +7% | 290 |
| Virginia | $59K | +4% | 330 |
| Texas | $58K | +2% | 580 |
| Utah | $58K | +1% | 40 |
| Oregon | $56K | -1% | 80 |
| Michigan | $56K | -2% | 720 |
| Maryland | $56K | -2% | 440 |
| Iowa | $53K | -8% | 40 |
| Georgia | $52K | -8% | 830 |
| Louisiana | $52K | -9% | 90 |
| Ohio | $51K | -10% | 1,610 |
| Minnesota | $50K | -12% | 40 |
| Idaho | $50K | -12% | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -16% | 590 |
| Hawaii | $47K | -18% | 40 |
| Arizona | $46K | -19% | 280 |
| Illinois | $46K | -19% | 800 |
| Arkansas | $46K | -20% | 110 |
| Indiana | $45K | -20% | 490 |
| Missouri | $44K | -23% | 230 |
| Mississippi | $40K | -30% | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $39K | -31% | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $37K | -35% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $37K | -36% | 160 |
| Alabama | $36K | -37% | 90 |
| Wyoming | $36K | -37% | 40 |
| West Virginia | $35K | -39% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $34K | -41% | 510 |
| South Carolina | $30K | -47% | 240 |
| North Dakota | $28K | -52% | 180 |
Showing 1–10 of 40 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
Track bailiffs salary changes
BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Tucson numbers change.
Related careers in Public Safety
Frequently asked questions
How much do bailiffs make in Tucson, AZ?
The median is $39,410 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,410, and experienced bailiffs can clear $49,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Tucson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,727/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 51.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a bailiffs salary go in Tucson?
Tucson has a Regional Price Parity of 96.9 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bailiffs salary is worth about $40,671 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bailiffs get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.