Registered Nurses pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for registered nurses is $38.52 an hour ($80,130 a year). About 23,430 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). West Virginia ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.50 | $57,210 |
| 25% of workers | $32.77 | $68,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.52 | $80,130 |
| 75% of workers | $47.97 | $99,770 |
| 90% of workers | $63.35 | $131,760 |
Registered Nurses pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland | $81,010 | 5,580 |
| Charleston | $80,230 | 4,320 |
| Morgantown | $80,130 | 4,510 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $79,000 | 910 |
| Beckley | $78,680 | 1,320 |
| Wheeling | $78,280 | 1,680 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $77,400 | 1,190 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $36,720 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $55,360 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 |
| Paramedics | $48,460 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,610 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $34,360 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $278,530 |
| Pharmacists | $133,430 |
Other job titles for this job
Open registered nurses jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring registered nurses? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.