West Virginia

Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$55,410
-11.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.64
 
10th Percentile
$39,990
Entry level
90th Percentile
$81,430
Senior level
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Salary Range

Correctional Officers and Jailerss in West Virginia earn between $39,990 and $81,430, with a mean of $55,410. The national average for this role is $62,740.

$55,410 mean
10th Percentile$39,99090th Percentile$81,430

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$55,410
National Average$62,740
California$91,470
New Jersey$83,990
Nevada$79,490
Illinois$79,360
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.