How much does a Correctional Nurse make in Charleston, WV? The average Correctional Nurse salary in Charleston, WV is $57,460 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,546 and $65,687. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $46,161 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $51,546 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,460 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $65,687 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,178 Charleston,WV March 26, 2024
25% $51,546 10% $46,161 90% $73,178 75% $65,687 $57,460 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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  1. Down a level:

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    Associate's Degree

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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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57460

Average Total Cash Compensation

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65804
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Correctional Nurse in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Correctional Nurse ranges from $51,546 to $65,687 with the average base salary of $57,460. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,615 to $65,804 with the average total cash compensation of $57,512.

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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

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