U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Nurse

Job-title file

Nurse

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

92,279 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $118,121, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 92,279
Total payroll: $11.6B
Role median: $118,121
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$221,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 92,279 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

Nurse pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Registered Nurses — about 3,379,720 people — is $97,550. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $117,748 for this role, 21% above that figure — about the 78th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,940

$80,330

$97,550

$112,350

$137,470

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $117,748

The bar is the range of annual wages for Registered 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 Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 89,722 of 92,279 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $118,121, 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)

Nurse is held in 19 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $118,121 ranks #8 of 19.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Personnel Management

$141,557 · 3

Department of Transportation

$130,908 · 4

Department of State

$128,956 · 50

Peace Corps

$128,106 · 29

Department of Labor

$121,003 · 22

Social Security Administration

$119,928 · 8

Environmental Protection Agency

$118,228 · 4

Corporal for National and Community Service

$114,521 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$110,598 · 4,485

Smithsonian Institution

$109,119 · 5

Department of Homeland Security

$108,452 · 32

Government Printing Office

$107,717 · 4

Median total compensation for the 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

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

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $117,763 ranks #5 of 10. See Nurse across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut

$137,545 · 21

District of Columbia

$125,970 · 17

Seattle Public Schools

$122,042 · 83

City of Boston

$119,955 · 184

Texas

$89,691 · 2,589

New York Public Authorities

$77,669 · 1,445

Davis School District, Utah

$62,622 · 30

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$23,847 · 121

Median total compensation for comparable Nurse roles 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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John Dufresne

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, John Dufresne serves as a Nurse based in Providence, Rhode Island. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,665. They are classified at grade 03.

Eileen Farrell

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: New Bedford
Work county: Bristol
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250850005
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Eileen Farrell serves as a Nurse based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,665. They are classified at grade 03.

Katharine Mcgahey

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Katharine Mcgahey holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,665. Their pay grade is 03.

Jennifer Ouellette

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Jennifer Ouellette holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,665. Their pay grade is 03.

Robert Plante

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Robert Plante is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. 2024 total compensation came to $188,665. They are classified at grade 03.

Michelle Travis

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Michelle Travis works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. Michelle earned $188,665 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Beverly Mcgillivray

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Beverly Mcgillivray is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. 2024 total compensation came to $188,665. They are classified at grade 03.

Julie Barboza

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Julie Barboza holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,665. Their pay grade is 03.

Tonya Page

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,659

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $186,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,659
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Georgetown
Work county: Scott
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,659
Basic Pay (before locality): $186,659
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211280209
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tonya Page serves as a Nurse based in Georgetown, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,659. They are classified at grade 05.

Megan Randall

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,657

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,657
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Lake Havasu City
Work county: Mohave
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,657
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040268015
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Megan Randall works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Megan earned $188,657 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Toni Coleman

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,657

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,657
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Lake Havasu City
Work county: Mohave
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,657
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040268015
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Toni Coleman serves as a Nurse based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,657. They are classified at grade 03.

Stacy Gregory

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,657

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,657
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Prescott
Work county: Yavapai
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,657
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040386025
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Stacy Gregory holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Prescott, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,657. Their pay grade is 03.

Dustin Stall

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,645

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,645
Pay grade: 02
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,645
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,645
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Dustin Stall serves as a Nurse based in San Diego, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,645. They are classified at grade 02.

Robin JohnsonMay be multiple

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lake City
Work county: Columbia
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,622
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,622
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121660023
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Robin Johnson appears in Department of Veterans Affairs payroll as a Nurse, with $188,639 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Mary Mcguire

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,639
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work county: Stearns
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,639
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Mary Mcguire works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Mary earned $188,639 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Jason Pierskalla

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,639
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work county: Stearns
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,639
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Jason Pierskalla is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $188,639. They are classified at grade 03.

Sara Revier

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,639
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work county: Stearns
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,639
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Sara Revier is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $188,639. They are classified at grade 03.

Barbara Schmitz

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,639
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work county: Stearns
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,639
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Barbara Schmitz holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,639. Their pay grade is 03.

Libbie Stokke

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,639
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Brainerd
Work county: Crow Wing
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,639
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 270770035
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Libbie Stokke works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Brainerd, Minnesota. Libbie earned $188,639 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Sheila Wing

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$188,639

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,639
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Brainerd
Work county: Crow Wing
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,639
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 270770035
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Sheila Wing serves as a Nurse based in Brainerd, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,639. They are classified at grade 03.