Healthcare Huntington, WV Pop. 46,842

Registered Nurse Salary in Huntington, West Virginia

The median registered nurse salary in Huntington, WV is $64,976 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 2.4% below the West Virginia state average.

City Median
$64,976
vs State Avg
$-1,624
vs National
$-16,244
Cost of Living
82%

Registered Nurse Salary in Huntington by Experience

In Huntington, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $46,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $92,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$46,400
$-11,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$65,600
$-16,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$92,000
$-23,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Huntington, WV

Percentile Huntington
10th Percentile $45,920
25th Percentile $53,440
Median (50th) $64,976
75th Percentile $80,880
90th Percentile $96,640

Registered Nurse Salary in Other West Virginia Cities

Morgantown, WV
$71,474
Pop. 30,955
Charleston, WV
$69,849
Pop. 48,006
Parkersburg, WV
$63,352
Pop. 29,675
Wheeling, WV
$61,727
Pop. 26,711

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Huntington

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Huntington and the surrounding West Virginia area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Huntington may vary based on local industry and population growth.