What is the average RN salary in Dunbar?

The average RN salary in Dunbar is $73,729 per year. That compares to the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 (BLS), meaning Dunbar RNs earn 21.2% less than the national median while living in a city of about 7,500 residents and a cost of living index of 83.5.

How many hospitals are in Dunbar?

There are 0 hospitals located inside Dunbar city limits. Nurses in Dunbar typically rely on nearby hospitals in the Charleston metropolitan area; top regional hospitals commonly used by Dunbar residents include larger facilities in Kanawha County rather than hospitals within Dunbar itself.

What is the cost of living in Dunbar?

The cost of living index in Dunbar is 83.5, below the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are a major driver of the lower index in this city of 7,500 people; combined with 235 sunny days per year, the lower housing expenses help the Adjusted Salary of $88,298 stretch farther.

Is Dunbar a good place for nurses?

Dunbar can suit nurses seeking lower living costs, but it lacks hospitals inside the city (0 hospitals). With an average RN salary of $73,729 and a cost of living index of 83.5, quality-of-life factors like affordable housing and a humid subtropical climate (66°F average high) may offset commuting to nearby facilities.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Dunbar?

The real purchasing power for nurses in Dunbar is represented by an Adjusted Salary of $88,298 after accounting for the cost of living index of 83.5. Compared to the raw national median salary of $93,600, Dunbar RNs' $73,729 base converts to higher local buying power when housing and local prices are considered.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Dunbar?

Yes — West Virginia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so nurses with an active multistate compact license have practice privileges in Dunbar. That allows RNs holding a primary residence in another NLC state to work in Dunbar without obtaining a separate West Virginia license, easing regional mobility.

Nursing in Dunbar, WV

Practical guide to nursing in Dunbar, WV — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.