Registered Nurse Salary Guide: West Virginia

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$30.39/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in West Virginia is $30.39 per hour. This is 48% lower than the US average of $44.86.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in West Virginia compared to National Averages

$30.39/hour

West Virginia

48% lower than the US average.

$44.86/hour

United States

What cities in West Virginia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Martinsburg, West Virginia$32$47
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in West Virginia compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$59$74
Virginia$54$64
North Carolina$48$52
Pennsylvania$47$49
Ohio$44$47
District of Columbia$44$50
Tennessee$43$46
Maryland$37$49
Delaware$36$48
Kentucky$31$40

Last updated on March 27, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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