Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| West Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $36,720 | $41,878 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $17.65 | $20.13 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $41,028.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in West Virginia is $36,720, or about $17.65 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. West Virginia is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in West Virginia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,390 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $36,720, West Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.