Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| West Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $80,130 | $98,331 | -19% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.52 | $47.27 | -19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $89,531.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in West Virginia is $80,130, or about $38.52 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. West Virginia is -19% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in West Virginia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 23,430 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $80,130, West Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.