Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #28 of 49 · WV
10.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,670 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $52,890
Employment 2,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,390P25 $49,730 Median $52,890P75 $59,950P90 $75,610
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in West Virginia earn between $45,390 and $75,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in West Virginia is $56,670, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $59,240 | $59,610 | 440 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $53,930 | $57,990 | 380 |
| Beckley, WV | $53,140 | $56,070 | 450 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $51,140 | $53,000 | 1,000 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $50,390 | $52,470 | 400 |