Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • West Virginia
Correctional Officers and Jailers in West Virginia earn a median salary of $50,604 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.7% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 4,690 correctional officers and jailers are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $47,750 to $55,270 depending on location.
$50,604
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$55,270
Highest paying metro
$47,750
Lowest paying metro
4,690
Employed in West Virginia
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $55,270 | $47,990 | $64,790 | 430 |
| Southern West Virginia | $52,790 | $47,990 | $65,460 | 350 |
| Beckley, WV | $52,730 | $46,490 | $60,440 | 400 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $48,860 | $41,070 | $65,150 | 330 |
| Northwest Virginia | $48,840 | $48,840 | $56,580 | 270 |
| Northern West Virginia | $47,990 | $44,990 | $52,990 | 820 |
| Southwest Virginia | $47,750 | $46,100 | $51,150 | 2,090 |