SOC 33-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bailiffs — West North Dakota
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
At $27,560, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Bailiffs, 51.3% beneath the national figure of $56,600.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $27,560, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Bailiffs, 51.3% beneath the national figure of $56,600. Pay ranges from under $27,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,560 to $55,480.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 279 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 276th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,560 | −51.3% |
| 25th | $27,560 | −51.3% |
| Median (50th) | $27,560 | −51.3% |
| 75th | $55,480 | −2.0% |
| 90th | $65,330 | +15.4% |
| Mean | $38,760 | −31.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $27,560 goes as far as $30,966 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,966US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,560 a year, 51.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,560 to $65,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bailiffs in West North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $27,560, or $13.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,600, so pay in West North Dakota, ND is 51.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West North Dakota, ND earns more than $65,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in West North Dakota, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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