Registered Nurse salary in West Virginia
What registered nurses earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,130$38.52 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$68,160 – $99,770Top 10%: $131,760+
Jobs23,4301.54× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $102,710 | $49.38 | 46,830 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $81,010 | $38.95 | 5,580 |
| Morgantown, WV | $80,130 | $38.52 | 4,510 |
| Charleston, WV | $80,230 | $38.57 | 4,320 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,150 | $38.06 | 3,230 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $92,770 | $44.60 | 2,240 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $78,280 | $37.63 | 1,680 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $95,650 | $45.99 | 1,630 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $76,580 | $36.82 | 1,580 |
| Beckley, WV | $78,680 | $37.83 | 1,320 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $77,400 | $37.21 | 1,190 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $79,000 | $37.98 | 910 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Tennessee · $81,500 Kentucky · $81,040 North Dakota · $80,730 Louisiana · $80,230 Kansas · $79,320 Arkansas · $78,940
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250 Physical Therapists · $96,600
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in West Virginia?
Registered Nurses in West Virginia earned a median of $80,130 a year ($38.52 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $68,160 to $99,770.
Where in West Virginia do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $102,710.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.