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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in West Virginia earned a median of $55,360 a year ($26.61 an hour) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $64,400; 6,050 were employed there, ranking #50 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $55,360 | $64,400 |
| Mean annual wage | $56,190 | $67,050 |
| Median hourly wage | $26.61 | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $45,690 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $49,320 | $59,000 |
| 75th percentile | $61,300 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $70,960 | $83,440 |
| Employment | 6,050 | 648,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.619 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.