Registered Nurse Jobs in West Virginia
Across 40 live Registered Nurse listings in West Virginia, median advertised pay is $110K (75th percentile $120K), based on the 6 that state a salary; West Virginia ranks 19th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are WVU Medicine (20), Genesis Administrative Services (3), Abbott (2).
40+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 6 roles pay ~$110k median with 4.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
6 jobs · 3 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
6 jobs · 3 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Registered Nurse Pay in West Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in West Virginia today, then West Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 40
- Live median
- $110k
- 75th $120k · n=6
- 12-mo median
- $95k
- Pay rank
- #19 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.6/10 · #6
- 12-mo postings
- 134
Registered Nurse roles in West Virginia advertise $3k above the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WV | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (this page) | $95k | — | 4.6/10 | 134 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$27k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$24k | 4.3/10 | 1240 |
| Marylandborders | $99k | +$4k | 4.6/10 | 299 |
| Virginiaborders | $93k | −$2k | 4.6/10 | 668 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $90k | −$5k | 4.5/10 | 862 |
| Ohioborders | $90k | −$5k | 4.5/10 | 1030 |
| Kentuckyborders | $83k | −$12k | 4.6/10 | 238 |
“borders” = shares a border with West Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 16, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- WVU Medicine (20), Genesis Administrative Services (3), Abbott (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in West Virginia.
How much do registered nurses earn in West Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in West Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include WVU Medicine, Genesis Administrative Services, Confidential Employer, Marshall Health Network, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in West Virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 40 registered nurses positions in West Virginia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in West Virginia
WVU Medicine20 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Genesis Administrative Services3 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Abbott2 open roles here · WLB 83/100
Gardant2 open roles here · WLB 75/100Marshall Health2 open roles here · WLB 77/100
- Abbott Laboratories1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Adoration Health1 open role here · WLB 73/100Ascension Recovery Services1 open role here · WLB 61/100