Nurse pay in West Virginia
Nurses in West Virginia are being offered a median $103,396 a year right now across 200 live job postings that state pay — ranking #7 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $52k
- 25th percentile
- $71k
- 75th percentile
- $114k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Where does your pay sit in West Virginia?
Checked against 200 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $52k
- 25th percentile
- $71k
- 75th percentile
- $114k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
West Virginia market overview
- 25th percentile
- $70,720
- Median
- $103,396
- 75th percentile
- $113,516
- 90th percentile
- $124,856
- Median hourly (69 postings)
- $34/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (46 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $20,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 200
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in West Virginia
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $109k | $120k | 8 |
| Nursing Assistant | $51k | $51k | 7 |
| Practical Nurse | $66k | $74k | 7 |
| ICU | $102k | $111k | 6 |
Highest-offering employers in West Virginia right now
- #1$122k
White Glove Placement, Inc.
median across 13 priced postings
- #2$114k
Voyage Health
median across 29 priced postings
- #3$107k
CVS Health
median across 3 priced postings
- #4$106k
American Traveler
median across 3 priced postings
- #5$103k
US Veterans Health Administration
median across 7 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in West VirginiaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in West Virginia?
- Across 200 live job postings in West Virginia that state pay, the median posted offer is $103,396 a year (about $34/hr). The middle half of postings runs $70,720–$113,516, and the top 10% start at $124,856.
- How does West Virginia nurse pay compare nationally?
- West Virginia's posted median of $103,396 is 8% above the national median ($95,680), ranking #7 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do West Virginia nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 46 live postings in West Virginia advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $20,000.