Bailiff demographics and statistics in the US
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Bailiff gender statistics
46.5% of bailiffs are women and 53.5% of bailiffs are men.
- Male, 53.5%
- Female, 46.5%
Bailiff gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.5% |
| Female | 46.5% |
Bailiff gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,533
Female income
$33,233
Bailiff gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bailiff positions over time. Currently, 46.5% of bailiffs are female.
Bailiff gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.95% | 36.05% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 35.38% |
| 2012 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2013 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2014 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2015 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2016 | 65.96% | 34.04% |
| 2017 | 64.21% | 35.79% |
| 2018 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2019 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2020 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2021 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
Bailiff related jobs gender ratio
We compared bailiffs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Bailiff | 53% | 47% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Bailiff demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bailiffs is White, which makes up 69.5% of all bailiffs. Comparatively, 13.5% of bailiffs are Black or African American and 9.6% of bailiffs are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.5%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Bailiff race
| Bailiff race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Bailiff race and ethnicity over time
See how bailiff racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bailiff race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.93% | 18.67% | 0.96% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 67.82% | 19.13% | 0.87% | 9.57% |
| 2012 | 68.63% | 18.90% | 1.48% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 67.89% | 18.69% | 1.15% | 9.42% |
| 2014 | 67.53% | 19.45% | 0.98% | 9.31% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 18.22% | 1.06% | 10.91% |
| 2016 | 67.71% | 17.25% | 1.43% | 11.25% |
| 2017 | 66.80% | 17.37% | 1.16% | 11.82% |
| 2018 | 75.05% | 13.67% | 1.10% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 11.31% | 0.31% | 7.34% |
| 2020 | 72.03% | 12.64% | 1.15% | 8.81% |
| 2021 | 69.53% | 13.54% | 1.56% | 9.64% |
Bailiff wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bailiffs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bailiffs have the lowest average salary at $33,542.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,274 |
| White | $33,542 |
| Black or African American | $34,819 |
| Asian | $34,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,555 |
Average bailiff age
See how the average age of bailiffs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bailiff age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Bailiff age breakdown
The average age of bailiffs is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the bailiff population.
Bailiff age breakdown
| Bailiff Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bailiff educational attainment
The most common degree for bailiffs is bachelor's degree, with 46% of bailiffs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Bailiffs by degree level
| Bailiff degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Bailiff wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bailiffs with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,550 annually. With a Associate degree, bailiffs earn a median annual income of $34,318 compared to $33,472 for bailiffs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,550 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,318 |
Bailiff employment statistics
Company size where bailiffs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bailiffs work.
Bailiff jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Bailiff jobs by industry
The most common industries for bailiffs are government, professional and retail.
Bailiff industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 74% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Bailiff turnover and employment statistics
Bailiff unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bailiffs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bailiff unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bailiff unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average bailiff tenure
The average bailiff stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 843 bailiffs resumes in Zippia's database.
Bailiff tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Bailiff LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bailiffs that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | 5.55% | 80,964 |
| Police Internship | 7.15% | 49,748 |
| Head Investigator | 8.65% | 12,963 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | - |
Similar bailiff jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | 5.55% | 80,964 |
| Police Internship | 7.15% | 49,748 |
| Head Investigator | 8.65% | 12,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by bailiffs
The most common foreign language among bailiffs is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- German, 9.4%
- Russian, 9.4%
- French, 6.3%
- Bulgarian, 3.1%
- Other, 24.9%
Bailiff languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| German | 9.4% |
| Russian | 9.4% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Bulgarian | 3.1% |
| Other | 24.9% |
