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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Madison Rodrigue

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Madison Rodrigue serves as a Nurse based in West Haven, Connecticut. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

William Johnson

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

William Johnson works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. William earned $67,052 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Amanda Candelaria

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Amanda Candelaria holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,052. Their pay grade is 00.

Taylor Conklin

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Taylor Conklin is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Alissa Cruz-Carino

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Alissa Cruz-Carino is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Madeline Farrell

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Madeline Farrell holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,052. Their pay grade is 00.

Samuel Ferrucci

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Samuel Ferrucci is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Kaci Krech

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Kaci Krech is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Donald Ng

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work county: Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Donald Ng is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Bronx, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Moses Obasekola

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Moses Obasekola works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. Moses earned $67,052 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Titilope Olushoga

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work county: Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Titilope Olushoga works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Bronx, New York. Titilope earned $67,052 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Kelly Rodriguez

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work county: Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kelly Rodriguez serves as a Nurse based in New York - Bronx, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Sharmaine Villanueva

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work county: Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Sharmaine Villanueva is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Bronx, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Tania Montano

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tania Montano serves as a Nurse based in West Haven, Connecticut. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Jenna Stash

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: West Haven
Work county: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Jenna Stash is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Tiffany Ynocellas

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,052

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,052
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,052
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,052
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tiffany Ynocellas serves as a Nurse based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,052. They are classified at grade 00.

Michael Doane

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,923

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,923
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Beckley
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,923
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540170081
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Michael Doane holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Beckley, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,923. Their pay grade is 01.

Bridgette Garner

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,896

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,896
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Lexington
Work county: Fayette
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Bridgette Garner holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,896. Their pay grade is 01.

Samantha Hannaway

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,866

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,866
Pay grade: 01
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,866
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,866
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Samantha Hannaway holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,866. Their pay grade is 01.

Makiyah Buckley

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,854

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,854
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Poplar Bluff
Work county: Butler
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,854
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296410023
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Makiyah Buckley serves as a Nurse based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,854. They are classified at grade 01.

Jennifer Jean

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,693

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,693
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Jennifer Jean works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Orlando, Florida. Jennifer earned $66,693 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

Brent Baker

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,649

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,649
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Sioux Falls
Work county: Minnehaha
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,649
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,649
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462450099
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

Brent Baker is a Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $66,649. They are classified at grade 01.

Tierra Prewitt

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,621

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,621
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,621
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,621
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Tierra Prewitt holds the role of Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,621. Their pay grade is 01.

Sharlene Palarchie

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,621

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,621
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,621
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,621
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Sharlene Palarchie serves as a Nurse based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,621. They are classified at grade 01.

David Morrison

Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,581

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,581
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Shreveport
Work county: Caddo
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,581
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,581
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 222130017
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0610
Pay Plan (OPM): VN

At Department of Veterans Affairs, David Morrison serves as a Nurse based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,581. They are classified at grade 01.