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

Job-title file

Practical Nurse

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

15,567 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $72,194, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 15,567
Total payroll: $1.1B
Role median: $72,194
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$93,306+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15,567 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 Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $72,194 for this role, 12% above that figure — about the 67th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,740

$59,000

$64,400

$76,030

$83,440

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $72,194

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 Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 15,391 of 15,567 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 $72,194, 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 Veterans Affairs, the median of $72,194 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$66,166 · 196

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 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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Violet Messenger

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Violet Messenger is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Austin, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

April Odiorne

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

April Odiorne is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Austin, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Shadrack Ombae

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shadrack Ombae is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Brandy Moncrief

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandy Moncrief is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

John Paulose

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, John Paulose serves as a Practical Nurse based in Austin, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Donna Ramirez

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donna Ramirez holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,833. Their pay grade is 06.

Latoya Riley

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latoya Riley works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. Latoya earned $88,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Alice Ruff-Hughes

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Waco
Work county: Mclennan
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alice Ruff-Hughes works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waco, Texas. Alice earned $88,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Lisa Sims

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Sims holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Austin, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,833. Their pay grade is 06.

Brandi Solomon

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Waco
Work county: Mclennan
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandi Solomon is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waco, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Gemina Thamban

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Waco
Work county: Mclennan
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gemina Thamban is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waco, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Sharett Tweedle

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Waco
Work county: Mclennan
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharett Tweedle is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waco, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Kevin Wells

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Wells is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $88,833. They are classified at grade 06.

Anitra Wilson

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anitra Wilson holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,833. Their pay grade is 06.

Kenyetta Reeves

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,833
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Temple
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenyetta Reeves works as a Practical Nurse for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. Kenyetta earned $88,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Susan Calvert

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,798

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,798
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Oceanside
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,498
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062510073
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Calvert is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oceanside, California. 2024 total compensation came to $88,798. They are classified at grade 06.

Kim Mobley

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,794

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Redding
Work county: Shasta
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,794
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,060
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062950089
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kim Mobley holds the role of Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Redding, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,794. Their pay grade is 06.

Marcie Watson

Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,747

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,747
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Great Falls
Work county: Cascade
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,747
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300530013
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0620
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marcie Watson is a Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Great Falls, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $88,747. They are classified at grade 07.