Registered Nurses Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $77,410 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.21
10th percentile $60,770
90th percentile $85,420
Employed locally 900
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,770
    25th
    $67,280
    50th (median)
    $77,410
    75th
    $85,420
    90th
    $85,420

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 138% Median Registered Nurses salary is 38% 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
    Charleston, WV $81,130
    Morgantown, WV $81,040

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,790
    Pharmacists $134,140
    Physical Therapists $102,330
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Parkersburg, WV is $37.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.10 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Parkersburg, WV is 17.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $60,770 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,280.