Nursing Assistants pay in West Virginia
$37,490avg. a year
$18.02 an hour · 9,390 employed
Nursing Assistants in West Virginia earn an average of $37,490 a year. That is $5,210 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $42,700. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $45,130.
$36,720Median pay
$18.02Average hourly
+33%Avg. pay since 2020
#45Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying West Virginia metro areas
Average pay for nursing assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
125,520 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$45,130
$21.70 an hour
2970 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$43,140
$20.74 an hour
3810 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$39,970
$19.22 an hour
4910 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$37,740
$18.14 an hour
51,310 jobs
Morgantown, WV
$37,120
$17.85 an hour
61,380 jobs
Charleston, WV
$37,010
$17.79 an hour
71,950 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$36,890
$17.74 an hour
8660 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$36,700
$17.64 an hour
9400 jobs
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
$36,660
$17.62 an hour
10590 jobs
Beckley, WV
$36,210
$17.41 an hour
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Nursing Assistants pay in West Virginia, charted
Pay over time
West Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where West Virginia nursing assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,700 | $20.53 |
| West Virginia | $37,490 | $18.02 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,960 | $21.14 |
| Maryland | $43,310 | $20.82 |
| Virginia | $42,160 | $20.27 |
| Ohio | $40,520 | $19.48 |
| Kentucky | $39,170 | $18.83 |
Related jobs in West Virginia
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,760
- Medical Assistants$38,090
- Orderlies$33,460
- Psychiatric Aides$37,510
- Dental Assistants$41,280
- Phlebotomists$39,910
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do nursing assistants make in West Virginia?
The average is $37,490 a year, and the median is $36,720. That is $5,210 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $42,700.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$18.02 an hour on average; the median is $17.66.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($45,130), followed by Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($43,140). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Beckley, WV ($36,210).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-1131. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national nursing assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.