Registered Nurses Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #39 of 51 · WV
14.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,970 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $80,130
Employment 23,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $57,210P25 $68,160 Median $80,130P75 $99,770P90 $131,760
About 80% of registered nursess in West Virginia earn between $57,210 and $131,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in West Virginia is $86,970, about 14.2% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $81,010 | $87,960 | 5,580 |
| Charleston, WV | $80,230 | $90,340 | 4,320 |
| Morgantown, WV | $80,130 | $87,930 | 4,510 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,150 | $82,700 | 3,230 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $79,000 | $82,760 | 910 |
| Beckley, WV | $78,680 | $83,910 | 1,320 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $78,280 | $84,420 | 1,680 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $77,400 | $77,910 | 1,190 |