Security Guards Salary in Daphne, AL

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

Median annual salary $31,410 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.10
10th percentile $23,520
90th percentile $44,130
Employed locally 810
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,520
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $31,410
    75th
    $40,000
    90th
    $44,130

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 42% Median Security Guards salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,400
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Alaska $48,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,260

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Security Guards make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Daphne, AL is $15.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.74 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Daphne, AL is 18.1% below the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Daphne?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $23,520 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.