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

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

Median annual salary $49,310 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $66,460
Employed locally 390
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $41,350
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $60,870
    90th
    $66,460

    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 Southern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $29,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,790
    Firefighters $30,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $48,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southern West Virginia is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southern West Virginia is 35.4% 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 Southern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,350.