Registered Nurses Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $81,130 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $108,600
Employed locally 4,060
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $67,130
    50th (median)
    $81,130
    75th
    $92,900
    90th
    $108,600

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 140% Median Registered Nurses salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,800
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $91,370
    Winchester, VA-WV $91,280
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $82,330
    Morgantown, WV $81,040
    Beckley, WV $78,930

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Nurse Practitioners $119,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Charleston, WV is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.75 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Charleston, WV is 13.3% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Charleston?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,130.