Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in West Virginia earn a median salary of $54,140 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -29% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 4,970 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $49,310 to $58,140 depending on location.
$54,140
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$58,140
Highest paying metro
$49,310
Lowest paying metro
4,970
Employed in West Virginia
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $58,140 | $49,710 | $58,880 | 490 |
| Northwest Virginia | $55,920 | $49,690 | $60,380 | 500 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $55,690 | $47,370 | $60,610 | 280 |
| Beckley, WV | $55,050 | $49,560 | $61,370 | 260 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $54,930 | $51,220 | $57,710 | 170 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $54,590 | $48,520 | $60,110 | 580 |
| Morgantown, WV | $54,040 | $49,590 | $59,380 | 210 |
| Southwest Virginia | $53,260 | $47,980 | $59,920 | 1,060 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $52,950 | $49,860 | $69,950 | 360 |
| Northern West Virginia | $51,660 | $45,470 | $58,740 | 670 |
| Southern West Virginia | $49,310 | $41,350 | $60,870 | 390 |