Bailiffs pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $147,980 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in New Orleans earn between $41,230 and $57,730.
- $34K10th
- $41K25th
- $58KMedian
- $58K75th
- $148K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,840 | $5,320 | $30.69 |
| Median | $57,670 | $4,806 | $27.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,230 | $3,436 | $19.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,730 | $4,811 | $27.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Bailiffs in New Orleans earn 29% more than the Louisiana average ($49,470) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $63,840 | $57,670 | $33,880 | $147,980 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $49,470 | $44,040 | $22,980 | $71,370 | 90 |
| United States | $61,660 | $56,600 | $32,140 | $96,770 | 17,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bailiffs salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $63,840, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $51,946 a year, or $4,329 a month and $1,998 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $63,840 buys what about $68,944 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in nearby metro areas
- Tallahassee, FL$64,690
- Birmingham, AL$46,850
- Houston, TX$63,160
- Columbus, GA$38,370
- Warner Robins, GA$136,120
- Little Rock, AR$52,160
Highest-paying cities for bailiffs
Warner Robins, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,120).
- Warner Robins, GA$136,120
- Atlanta, GA$118,210
- Seattle, WA$89,430
- Boston, MA$79,810
- New York, NY$79,540
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Bailiffs salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in New Orleans?
$30.69 an hour on average, and $27.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $51,946 a year ($4,329 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,840.
Do bailiffs earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($61,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3011; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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