Registered Nurse Salary Guide: West Virginia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.39/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in West Virginia is $30.39 per hour. This is 28% lower than the US average of $38.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in West Virginia compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in West Virginia compared to National Averages
$30.39/hour
West Virginia
28% lower than the US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
What cities in West Virginia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in West Virginia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg, West Virginia | $35 | $47 |
| Morgantown, West Virginia | $32 | $47 |
| Huntington, West Virginia | $31 | $40 |
| Charleston, West Virginia | $31 | $44 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in West Virginia?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in West Virginia?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Acute Care | $55 | $55 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in West Virginia compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in West Virginia compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $60 | $77 |
| New Jersey | $50 | $58 |
| Maryland | $47 | $49 |
| Pennsylvania | $47 | $58 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Ohio | $42 | $50 |
| Delaware | $36 | $48 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in West Virginia?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in West Virginia?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $56 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assurance
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- Core Medical-Perm
- Beckley, WV
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown
- Morgantown, WV
$56/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown
- Morgantown, WV
$56/hour
Posted 12 days ago
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