Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $55,050 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.47
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $66,780
Employed locally 260
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $49,560
    50th (median)
    $55,050
    75th
    $61,370
    90th
    $66,780

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 105% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,430
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $66,110
    Winchester, VA-WV $58,240
    Charleston, WV $58,140
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $55,690
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $54,930

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $24,100
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,730
    Firefighters $41,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $21,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Beckley, WV is $26.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Beckley, WV is 27.8% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,560.