Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Daphne, AL

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

Median annual salary $69,350 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.34
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $89,020
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $55,730
    50th (median)
    $69,350
    75th
    $82,580
    90th
    $89,020

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Great Falls, MT $126,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    California $122,140

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,620
    Firefighters $50,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,570
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Daphne, AL is $33.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.51 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Daphne, AL is 25.9% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Daphne?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,730.