Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $44,570 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $43,050
90th percentile $66,020
Employed locally 220
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,050
    25th
    $43,050
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $53,790
    90th
    $66,020

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 59% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    California $95,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,620
    Firefighters $50,040
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $48,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Daphne, AL is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Daphne, AL is 23.1% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Daphne?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,050 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,050.