Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,660 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $65,580
Employed locally 670
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $51,660
    75th
    $58,740
    90th
    $65,580

    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

    Related occupations in Northern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,990
    Security Guards$31,050
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33,180
    Firefighters$51,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$72,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$53,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Northern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northern West Virginia is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.13 or more per hour.

    Is Northern West Virginia above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northern West Virginia is 32.3% 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 Northern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Northern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.