Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $52,950 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.46
10th percentile $42,510
90th percentile $77,850
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,510
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $52,950
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $77,850

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,270
    Security Guards $31,270
    Firefighters $50,750
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $43,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $25.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 30.6% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,510 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.