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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Teresa Elbon

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,178

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $65,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,178
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tahlequah
Work county: Cherokee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404600021
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Teresa Elbon serves as a Practical Nurse based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,178. They are classified at grade 05.

Ann'D Butcher

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,062

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $66,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,062
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Eagle Butte
Work county: Dewey
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,166
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,319
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 460820041
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ann'D Butcher works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Ann'D earned $68,062 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Shaundra Bogert

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,014

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,014
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,014
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shaundra Bogert is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $68,014. They are classified at grade 07.

Nicole Decoteau

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Decoteau is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Amber Yeahquo

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Amber Yeahquo serves as a Practical Nurse based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Thea Akins

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Fort Duchesne
Work county: Uintah
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490507047
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thea Akins holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Duchesne, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,004. Their pay grade is 06.

Michelle Arganbright

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Arganbright works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Michelle earned $68,004 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Christine Bercier

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Bercier holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,004. Their pay grade is 06.

Jennifer Halverson

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Redlake
Work county: Beltrami
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275827007
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Halverson is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Redlake, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Cheryl Hames

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
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, Cheryl Hames serves as a Practical Nurse based in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Lois Johnson

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cass Lake
Work county: Cass
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 271100021
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Lois Johnson serves as a Practical Nurse based in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Marlene Long

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Marlene Long serves as a Practical Nurse based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Leona Martin

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leona Martin holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,004. Their pay grade is 06.

Jodi Martin

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jodi Martin is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Aurelia Snider

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Fort Yates
Work county: Sioux
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 381125085
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aurelia Snider is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Yates, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Kristi Turley

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Peach Springs
Work county: Mohave
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040366015
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristi Turley is a Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Peach Springs, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $68,004. They are classified at grade 06.

Joreta Kaulaity

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$68,004

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,004
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,004
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joreta Kaulaity holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,004. Their pay grade is 06.

Tiffany Lunsford

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,166

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $66,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,166
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Wewoka
Work county: Seminole
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,166
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,319
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405160133
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiffany Lunsford holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Health and Human Services based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,166. Their pay grade is 06.

Monica Vigil

Practical Nurse/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,166

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $66,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,166
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Wewoka
Work county: Seminole
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,166
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,319
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 405160133
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monica Vigil works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Health and Human Services based in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Monica earned $67,166 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.