Registered Nurse (RN) in West Virginia

RNs are the backbone of American healthcare — they assess patients, administer medications, coordinate care plans, and advocate for patients across every setting from ICUs to schools. It's one of the most in-demand and recession-proof careers in existence.

$88,529 WV Median Salary
6% Growth Rate
2–4 years Training

💰 Registered Nurse (RN) Salary in West Virginia

Estimated salary range for Registered Nurse (RN)s in West Virginia, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$61,000
Median
$88,529
Experienced
$116,000

🎓 Registered Nurse (RN) Licensing in West Virginia

Credential required: RN License (NCLEX-RN)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the West Virginia state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Registered Nurse (RN) Programs in West Virginia

Community College
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

📍 Martinsburg, WV

Serves the Eastern Panhandle (Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan counties). One of the fastest-growing CTCs in WV due to I-81 c...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNParamedic/EMTCulinary ArtsHVAC
Community College
⭐ 84

BridgeValley Community and Technical College

📍 South Charleston, WV

Formed from the merger of Bridgemont and Kanawha Valley CTCs. Serves the greater Charleston metro with 42 associate prog...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNSonographyCybersecurityMechanical Engineering Technology
Community College
⭐ 83

Mountwest Community and Technical College

📍 Huntington, WV

Former Marshall University community college. Serves the Huntington tri-state area with 59 associate programs. Features ...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNSurgical TechnologyMedical AssistingWelding

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