Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: West Virginia

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$40.53/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in West Virginia is $40.53 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $47.68.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in West Virginia compared to National Averages

$40.53/hour

West Virginia

18% lower than the US average.

$47.68/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in West Virginia compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and North Carolina ($52). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the West Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Maryland pays 33% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Maryland	$54	$60
Virginia	$53	$54
North Carolina	$52	$58
Pennsylvania	$50	$55
Ohio	$46	$51
Kentucky	$43	$46
Tennessee	$39	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in West Virginia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the West Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$39

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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