U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Practical Nurse

Job-title file

Practical Nurse

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

196 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $66,166, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 196
Total payroll: $12.9M
Role median: $66,166
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,576$78,017+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 196 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Practical Nurse pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 648,410 people — is $64,400. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $66,166 for this role, 3% above that figure — about the 54th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,740

$59,000

$64,400

$76,030

$83,440

Department of Health and Human Services median · $66,166

The bar is the range of annual wages for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $66,166, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Practical Nurse is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $66,166 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$72,194 · 15,567

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$62,740 · 46

Department of Agriculture

$56,675 · 6

Median total compensation for the Practical Nurse role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Practical Nurse beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $72,084 ranks #2 of 3. See Practical Nurse across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$83,995 · 15

New Jersey

$69,772 · 140

Median total compensation for comparable Practical Nurseroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jill Davis

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jill Davis works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. Jill earned $62,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Andrea De Leon

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: El Reno
Work county: Canadian
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 401540017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Andrea De Leon serves as a Practical Nurse based in El Reno, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,489. They are classified at grade 06.

Eagle Hawk

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Eagle Butte
Work county: Dewey
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 460820041
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Eagle Hawk serves as a Practical Nurse based in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,489. They are classified at grade 06.

Kelly Jackson-Reavis

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Kelly Jackson-Reavis serves as a Practical Nurse based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,489. They are classified at grade 06.

Miranda Johnson

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Miranda Johnson works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Miranda earned $62,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Amber Trent

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Custer
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 401030039
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Trent holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Clinton, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,489. Their pay grade is 06.

Angela Wichert

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Watonga
Work county: Blaine
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405020011
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Wichert is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Watonga, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $62,489. They are classified at grade 06.

Chiquita Bradford

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chiquita Bradford works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Chiquita earned $62,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Ashley Jones

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$62,489

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $62,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,489
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashley Jones is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $62,489. They are classified at grade 06.

Stephanie Trahant

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,836

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $61,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,836
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fort Hall
Work county: Bingham
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160535011
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Trahant holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Hall, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,836. Their pay grade is 05.

Ashton Bowman

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,836

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $61,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,836
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Pawhuska
Work county: Osage
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403680113
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashton Bowman is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $61,836. They are classified at grade 05.

Jolene Correa

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,836

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $61,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,836
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Acomita
Work county: Cibola
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350005006
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jolene Correa works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Acomita, New Mexico. Jolene earned $61,836 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Mary Nevaquaya

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,836

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $61,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,836
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Nevaquaya is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $61,836. They are classified at grade 05.

Stephanie Ramsey

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,651

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $60,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,651
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Wewoka
Work county: Seminole
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,651
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405160133
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Stephanie Ramsey serves as a Practical Nurse based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,651. They are classified at grade 06.

Dora Luna

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$60,851

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $60,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,851
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,651
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dora Luna is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $60,851. They are classified at grade 06.

Rachael Austin

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$60,851

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $60,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,851
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Claremore
Work county: Rogers
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,651
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400990131
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachael Austin holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Claremore, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,851. Their pay grade is 06.