West Virginia Median
$127,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $132,300
State Rank
#42 of 51
2,550 employed here
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in West Virginia?
Nurse Practitioners in West Virginia take home a median of $127,320 annually — roughly $61.21 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $132,300.
Within West Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $100,220 while the top 10% make $155,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $108,520 and $133,220 a year.
Nurse Practitioner salary range in West Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $100,220 | $48.18 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $108,520 | $52.17 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $127,320 | $61.21 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $133,220 | $64.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $155,500 | $74.76 |
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How West Virginia compares
West Virginia ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Nurse Practitioner pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nurse Practitioner salary in other states
California $168,520New Jersey $159,310Washington $156,100Oregon $155,680Alaska $155,170New York $153,510Massachusetts $142,440Nevada $140,670Connecticut $138,470New Hampshire $137,550New Mexico $137,520Montana $137,210Rhode Island $135,970District of Columbia $135,880Hawaii $135,570Vermont $134,740Arizona $134,420Oklahoma $133,390Minnesota $133,260Colorado $132,930Idaho $132,540Wyoming $132,200Nebraska $132,130Wisconsin $131,980Texas $131,670Michigan $131,450Maryland $131,110Delaware $131,040Utah $130,920Illinois $130,680Maine $130,260Iowa $130,160Pennsylvania $130,140North Dakota $130,070Missouri $129,930Florida $129,510Georgia $129,430North Carolina $128,990South Dakota $128,840Indiana $128,830Virginia $127,810Kansas $126,650Arkansas $125,660Louisiana $125,600Ohio $124,870Mississippi $124,730South Carolina $123,290Kentucky $122,870Tennessee $117,590Alabama $105,750
Working as a Nurse Practitioner in West Virginia
Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Nurse Practitioners in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare West Virginia pay ($127,320) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in West Virginia?
The median Nurse Practitioner salary in West Virginia is $127,320 per year, or about $61.21 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $100,220 at the entry level to $155,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does West Virginia pay compare to the national average?
West Virginia pays Nurse Practitioners about 4% less than the national median of $132,300. West Virginia ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is West Virginia a good state for Nurse Practitioners?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $127,320 a year. About 2,550 Nurse Practitioners are employed in West Virginia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in West Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in West Virginia include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($597,740), Emergency Medicine Physician ($491,230), Radiologist ($471,650), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.