verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in West Virginia

Median Annual in West Virginia
$127,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.21/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

groups Employed in WV
2,550
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$142,262 #18 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in West Virginia, explained

Nurse practitioners in West Virginia earn a median of $127,320 per year ($61.21 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $100,220, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $155,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within West Virginia.

Is $127,320 good pay in West Virginia?

Adjusted for West Virginia's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $127,320 is worth about $142,262 in national buying power — ranking West Virginia #18 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in West Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$100,220
$48.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$127,320
$61.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,500
$74.76/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WV
West Virginia (here) $127,320 $142,262
Maryland $131,110 $124,915 −$3,790
Pennsylvania $130,140 $133,378 −$2,820
Virginia $127,810 $126,414 −$490
Ohio $124,870 $134,596 +$2,450
Kentucky $122,870 $136,281 +$4,450

Nurse Practitioner in West Virginia: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in West Virginia?

Nurse practitioners in West Virginia earn a median of $127,320 per year ($61.21 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does West Virginia pay nurse practitioners well?

At $127,320, West Virginia pays 4% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 2,550 work in the state.

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