How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in West Virginia?
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in West Virginia
$55,360
a year, or $26.61 an hour. That is 14% less than the national median of $64,400.
The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in West Virginia earn $49,320 to $61,300.
Pay range in West Virginia
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $45,690
- 25th percentile
- $49,320
- Median
- $55,360
- 75th percentile
- $61,300
- Top 10% earn over
- $70,960
Rank among states
#48 of 50
West Virginia pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses more than 2 of the other 49 states. Highest: Washington ($83,150).
Jobs in West Virginia
6,050
8.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 2.07× the U.S. concentration.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in West Virginia cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $36.47 | 7,170 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $26.22 | 1,390 | |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $26.88 | 1,280 | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $25.02 | 860 | |
| Charleston, WV | $26.14 | 670 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $30.90 | 660 | |
| Morgantown, WV | $24.23 | 630 | |
| Beckley, WV | $26.21 | 470 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $27.87 | 440 | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $27.98 | 360 | |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $28.89 | 280 | |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $27.42 | 250 |
States with similar licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay
Tennessee
$58,870
median a year · +6% vs West Virginia
Oklahoma
$58,320
median a year · +5% vs West Virginia
Louisiana
$57,470
median a year · +4% vs West Virginia
Alabama
$57,030
median a year · +3% vs West Virginia
Arkansas
$56,620
median a year · +2% vs West Virginia
South Dakota
$52,750
median a year · −5% vs West Virginia
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses
$80,130
median a year · 23,430 jobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$28,010
median a year · 18,890 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$36,720
median a year · 9,390 jobs
Medical Assistants
$37,180
median a year · 4,540 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$38,210
median a year · 3,560 jobs
Nurse Practitioners
$127,320
median a year · 2,550 jobs
Pharmacists
$133,430
median a year · 2,260 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$258,020
median a year · 1,980 jobs
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
$74,150
median a year · 1,810 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$61,810
median a year · 1,800 jobs
Phlebotomists
$39,250
median a year · 1,530 jobs
Physical Therapists
$96,600
median a year · 1,310 jobs
Questions about licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay in West Virginia
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in West Virginia?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in West Virginia earned a median of $55,360 a year ($26.61 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $49,320 to $61,300.
Where in West Virginia do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $75,860.
How does West Virginia rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
West Virginia ranks #48 of 50 states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay. Washington pays the most, at $83,150 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in West Virginia?
About 6,050 people worked as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in West Virginia in May 2025, or 8.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.