Firefighters Salary in Daphne, AL

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

Median annual salary $50,040 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $41,420
90th percentile $67,100
Employed locally 240
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,420
    25th
    $42,040
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $67,100

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 67% Median Firefighters salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,620
    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
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Daphne, AL is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.26 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Daphne, AL is 15.9% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Daphne?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,420 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,040.