Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$52,890

per year

Hourly Rate

$25.43

per hour

Employment

2,980

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-10.3%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, West Virginia pays 10.3% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$62,815

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$45,390

25th

$49,730

Median

$52,890

75th

$59,950

90th

$75,610

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).