Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,410.
  • LPNs in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $40,450 per year or $19.45 per hour.
  • The percentage of West Virginia LPNs who work in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in West Virginia for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in West Virginia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #506 in the nation for salary and #501 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #98 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to West Virginia

Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $40,450 or $19.45 per hour which is 2% less than the West Virginia average salary of $41,310.

AverageNorthern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaWest Virginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.45$19.86-2.06%
Annual Salary$40,450$41,310-2.08%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $40,450 or $19.45 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageNorthern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.45$24.93-21.98%
Annual Salary$40,450$51,850-21.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $47,678 which compares to the West Virginia average annual salary of $41,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the West Virginia average, which means Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to West Virginia average.

  • West Virginia average salary is $41,310.
  • West Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,965.
  • Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $40,450.
  • Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,678.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area$40,45084.84%$47,678
West Virginia$41,31087.96%$46,965
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of LPNs earn between $36,810 and $46,580 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $47,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $29,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year141Under $29,660
15%2 – 4 years212$29,660 – $36,810
25%5 – 9 years352$36,810 – $37,290
25%10 – 14 years352$37,290 – $46,580
15%15 – 20 years212$37,290 – $47,480
10%20+ years141Above $47,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $40,450, Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($275,160), Nurse Practitioners ($104,420), Registered Nurses ($64,610), and Nursing Instructors ($62,640).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($28,910).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$275,160
Nurse Practitioners$104,420
Registered Nurses$64,610
Nursing Instructors $62,640
LPNs$40,450
Nursing Assistants$28,910
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,410.

LPNs earn an average of $40,450 per year or $19.45 per hour in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $47,678 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($275,160), Nurse Practitioners($104,420), Registered Nurses($64,610).


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