Security Guards Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Security Guards in West Virginia earn a median salary of $34,730 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.5% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 7,220 security guards are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $24,100 to $56,380 depending on location.
$34,730
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$56,380
Highest paying metro
$24,100
Lowest paying metro
7,220
Employed in West Virginia
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Security Guards salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Virginia | $56,380 | $36,650 | $68,820 | 320 |
| Charleston, WV | $37,220 | $36,040 | $59,270 | 3,160 |
| Southwest Virginia | $36,850 | $29,250 | $47,210 | 640 |
| Morgantown, WV | $36,200 | $31,030 | $41,600 | 330 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $34,590 | $28,850 | $36,340 | 810 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $33,690 | $25,660 | $40,070 | 170 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $31,400 | $28,800 | $36,280 | 180 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $31,270 | $27,530 | $35,630 | 340 |
| Northern West Virginia | $31,050 | $26,270 | $38,860 | 420 |
| Southern West Virginia | $29,280 | $22,870 | $37,210 | 420 |
| Beckley, WV | $24,100 | $21,490 | $26,470 | 430 |