Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — West Virginia
Pre-loaded with West Virginia's numbers: 6.5% state income tax, average pay of $1,520/week ($38/hr), and WV GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
$1,520/wk
Avg WV Pay
6.5%
State Income Tax
~$1,099/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
90.1
Cost of Living Index
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Same state assignment. You'll pay 6.5% state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$68.53
Based on 36 hours in WV.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,467
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,368
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$417
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,050
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$26,647
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$53,294
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$106,588
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,050
per week
Taxes
$417
per week
Total Gross: $2,467 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$686
≈ $2,970/month
Est. 1BR Rent in West Virginia
$750
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,220
Your stipend covers rent with $2,220 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in West Virginia
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. West Virginia's cost of living is lower than the national average by 9.9 points.
Housing Cost: Low
Utilities: Low
Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.
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West Virginia Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in West Virginia?
With the average West Virginia package of $1,520/week and 6.5% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.
What is the maximum tax-free stipend in West Virginia?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using West Virginia's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.
Is West Virginia a good state for travel nurse pay?
West Virginia averages $1,520/week with a 6.5% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 90.1. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.
Do I pay West Virginia taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Generally yes — you pay West Virginia income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.