Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: West Virginia

Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$45.69/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in West Virginia is $45.69 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $50.44.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in West Virginia compared to National Averages

$45.69/hour

West Virginia

10% lower than the US average.

$50.44/hour

United States

What cities in West Virginia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Morgantown, West Virginia reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. Morgantown, West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the West Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Morgantown, West Virginia pays 31% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Morgantown, West Virginia$32$47
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in West Virginia compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 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 $46 per hour — Maryland pays 22% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maryland$56$60
Virginia$53$54
North Carolina$52$58
Pennsylvania$51$55
Ohio$50$58
Michigan$45$48
Kentucky$44$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 $39 per hour. For comparison, the West Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$39

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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