Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Employers in Baldwin County had an average of 85,118 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual pay for these jobs was $51,157. The private industries with the most jobs in the county in 2024 were Retail trade (14,980 jobs), Accommodation and food services (14,327 jobs), and Health care and social assistance (11,003 jobs), the same source shows.
EEOC Mobile Local Office
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lists the EEOC Mobile Local Office at P.O. Box 1023, Mobile, AL 36633. Daphne is about 18 miles in a straight line from that office, or about 23 miles by road, based on Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap road data.
Population growth in Daphne and Baldwin County
Daphne's estimated population was 30,751 on July 1, 2024, up from 27,472 at the April 2020 census base, an increase of 11.9%, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Baldwin County's estimated population was 261,608 on July 1, 2024, up from 231,767 at the April 2020 census base, an increase of 12.9%, the same source shows.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Daphne, AL
Employment and labor law in Daphne, Alabama encompasses workplace rights for employees across the Eastern Shore's diverse economy, from hospitality and retail to manufacturing and healthcare. Located in Baldwin County, Daphne workers are protected by both federal employment laws and Alabama's specific labor statutes. The city's proximity to Mobile creates additional employment opportunities but also complex jurisdictional considerations for workplace disputes. Employment cases in Daphne may involve issues ranging from discrimination and harassment to wage theft and workers' compensation claims.
Common Employment & Labor Matters in Daphne
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Daphne?
A local Daphne employment attorney understands the Baldwin County court system and has relationships with local judges who handle workplace disputes. Employment cases often require quick action and local knowledge of area employers, making proximity crucial for effective representation and timely filing of necessary paperwork.
Alabama Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
Alabama follows federal anti-discrimination laws but has limited additional state employment protections compared to other states. See our Alabama employment & labor page for more.
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