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Nursing Assistant Salary in West Virginia (2026)

$36,720 /year median

$17.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,628/year ($2,552/month) for a single filer

Nursing Assistant pay range in West Virginia

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $31,060 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $35,460 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $36,720 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $38,410 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $45,290 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 9,390 Nursing Assistant jobs in West Virginia (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).

Gross vs. take-home in West Virginia

A median Nursing Assistant salary of $36,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus West Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,628 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.

Gross (median)$36,720
Federal income tax−$2,226
Social Security + Medicare−$2,809
West Virginia state income tax−$1,056
Take-home (annual)$30,628
Take-home (monthly)$2,552

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free West Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in West Virginia?
The median Nursing Assistant salary in West Virginia is $36,720 per year ($17.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,460 and $38,410.
What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in West Virginia?
On the median salary of $36,720, a single filer in West Virginia takes home about $30,628 per year ($2,552 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in West Virginia?
BLS counts 9,390 Nursing Assistant jobs in West Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified West Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for West Virginia.