Registered Nurse salary in West Virginia
The median registered nurse in West Virginia earns $38.46 an hour, or $79,990 a year. That’s $6.54 below the national median, ranking #39 of 51.
- Median hourly$38.46
- Median yearly$79,990
- Bottom 10% earn under$25.51/hr
- Top 10% earn over$51.36/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$38.77
- RNs employed21,740
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, West Virginia, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in West Virginia
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $23.97/hr | $49,850/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17.47/hr | $36,340/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $58.48/hr | $121,640/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in West Virginia
- Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Varied Shifts - Per DiemValley HealthBerkeley Springs, WV$34–$48.87/hrRNERPer diem / PRN
- Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Full time - Third ShiftValley HealthBerkeley Springs, WV$34–$48.87/hrRNMed-surgFull-time
- Registered Nurse - Intensive CareVeterans Health AdministrationBeckley, WV$74k–$137k/yrRNICUFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Registered Nurse - Community Living CenterVeterans Health AdministrationMartinsburg, WV$71k–$136k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Feb 1, 2027
- Registered Nurse - FCMS (Nights)WVU MedicineWest Virginia$31–$44.64/hrRNFull-timeNights
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)Parkersburg, WV$44.55–$61.28/hrRNFull-time$10,000 sign-on bonus