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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $54,930 -28% vs national
Median hourly $26.41
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 170
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $51,220
    50th (median)
    $54,930
    75th
    $57,710
    90th
    $58,910

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 98% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 2% below 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
    Beckley, WV $55,050

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,400
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $26,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Parkersburg, WV is $26.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 28% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,220.