Healthcare Parkersburg, WV Pop. 29,675

Registered Nurse Salary in Parkersburg, West Virginia

The median registered nurse salary in Parkersburg, WV is $63,352 per year, which is 22% below the national median and 4.9% below the West Virginia state average.

City Median
$63,352
vs State Avg
$-3,248
vs National
$-17,868
Cost of Living
80%

Registered Nurse Salary in Parkersburg by Experience

In Parkersburg, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $45,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $89,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$45,240
$-12,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$63,960
$-18,040 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$89,700
$-25,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Parkersburg, WV

Percentile Parkersburg
10th Percentile $44,772
25th Percentile $52,104
Median (50th) $63,352
75th Percentile $78,858
90th Percentile $94,224

Registered Nurse Salary in Other West Virginia Cities

Morgantown, WV
$71,474
Pop. 30,955
Charleston, WV
$69,849
Pop. 48,006
Huntington, WV
$64,976
Pop. 46,842
Wheeling, WV
$61,727
Pop. 26,711

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Parkersburg

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg may vary based on local industry and population growth.