Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in West Virginia
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in West Virginia earn an average of $56,190 a year. That is $10,860 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $67,050. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $74,560.
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Average pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $67,050 | $32.24 |
| West Virginia | $56,190 | $27.02 |
| Maryland | $74,170 | $35.66 |
| Virginia | $66,300 | $31.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,930 | $31.70 |
| Ohio | $62,020 | $29.82 |
| Kentucky | $60,460 | $29.07 |
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- Emergency Medical Technicians$35,910
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in West Virginia?
The average is $56,190 a year, and the median is $55,360. That is $10,860 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $67,050.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$27.02 an hour on average; the median is $26.61.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($74,560), followed by Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($66,080). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($54,700).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #47 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.