Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Daphne, AL

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

Median annual salary $57,620 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $86,270
Employed locally 520
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $53,990
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $70,000
    90th
    $86,270

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 77% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    California $115,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,410
    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
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Daphne, AL is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.69 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Daphne, AL is 24.5% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Daphne?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,990.