California / Veterans Affairs / Registered Nurse

Job-title file

Registered Nurse

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

327 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $123,989, above the department median of $59,957.

Employees: 327
Total payroll: $33.4M
Role median: $123,989
Agency median: $59,957
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$9,116$206,638+

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

How total compensation varies among the 327 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

Registered Nurse pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Registered Nurses — about 338,940 people — is $140,270. Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $119,668 for this role, 15% below that figure — about the 23rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$101,260

$122,440

$140,270

$173,170

$213,320

Veterans Affairs median · $119,668

The bar is the range of annual wages for Registered Nurses across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Registered Nurses — about 3,379,720 people — is $97,550. Veterans Affairs’s median base salary is 23% above that national figure, about the 79th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,940

$80,330

$97,550

$112,350

$137,470

Veterans Affairs median · $119,668

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 259 of 327 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 Veterans Affairs is $123,989, 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 California

Registered Nurse is held in 4 California departments. In Veterans Affairs, the median of $123,989 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Developmental Services

$132,010 · 25

Education

$45,616 · 20

Emergency Medical Services Authority

$7,228 · 30

Median total compensation for the Registered Nurse role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Registered Nurse beyond California

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $122,503 ranks #4 of 15. See Registered Nurse across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$256,713 · 1,911

$182,642 · 4,768

$150,727 · 15

$115,950 · 906

$92,515 · 737

$90,863 · 1,024

$75,245 · 437

$71,400 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Registered 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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Robertson Macharia

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$133,564

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $785
Other pay: $770
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,564
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781538165003
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $133,564

At Veterans Affairs, Robertson Macharia serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,564. Union affiliation: R17.

Rey David Barisoro

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$133,424

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $1,414
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,424
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771028165001
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $133,424

Rey David Barisoro is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,424. They are represented by R17.

Grace Coralyn Lopez

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$133,352

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $109,502
Overtime: $22,875
Other pay: $975
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,352
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,510
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781528165001
Salary Total: $9,355
Total Pay: $133,352

Grace Coralyn Lopez holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,352. Union affiliation: R17.

James Ford

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,764

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $754
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,764
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781488165003
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $132,764

James Ford works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. Their status is full-time. James earned $132,764 in 2025. They are represented by R17.

Teddy Lagrosa

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,472

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $131,598
Overtime: $94
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736068165002
Salary Total: $11,145
Total Pay: $132,472

At Veterans Affairs, Teddy Lagrosa serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,472. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Ronnel Cruz

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$132,412

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $131,368
Overtime: $1,044
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,412
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,005
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771488165001
Salary Total: $11,005
Total Pay: $132,412

At Veterans Affairs, Ronnel Cruz serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,412. They are represented by R17.

Sheila Coonan

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,304

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $132,038
Overtime: $265
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,304
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781528165009
Salary Total: $11,099
Total Pay: $132,304

Sheila Coonan is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,304. They are represented by R17.

James Poch

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,129

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $119
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,129
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781488165002
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $132,129

James Poch is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,129. They are represented by R17.

Kim Killian

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,105

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,105
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771548165001
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $132,105

Kim Killian holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,105. They are represented by R17.

Alain Misa

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,010

Sub-department: Chula Vista Veterans Home
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,010
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5753008165001
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $132,010

Alain Misa is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Chula Vista Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,010. Union affiliation: R17.

Cammie Doiron

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$132,010

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,010
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781548165001
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $132,010

At Veterans Affairs, Cammie Doiron serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,010. They are represented by R17.

Hongkham Anousaya

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,935

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Redding
Base pay: $131,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $770
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5781528165002
Salary Total: $10,053
Total Pay: $131,935

At Veterans Affairs, Hongkham Anousaya serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home of CA, Redding. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,935. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Lorna Morales

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,802

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $131,062
Overtime: $740
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,802
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761488165009
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $131,802

Lorna Morales is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,802. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Maria Jimenez

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,731

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $117,265
Overtime: $14,466
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,485
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761488165008
Salary Total: $10,170
Total Pay: $131,731

Maria Jimenez is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,731. Union affiliation: R17.

Maria Elena Bachoco

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,651

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $117,347
Overtime: $13,860
Other pay: $444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,651
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736098165004
Salary Total: $9,966
Total Pay: $131,651

Maria Elena Bachoco is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,651. They are represented by R17.

Olufunke Waidi

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,455

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $118,261
Overtime: $11,655
Other pay: $1,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,455
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,484
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5762368165004
Salary Total: $10,299
Total Pay: $131,455

Olufunke Waidi is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,455. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Leanne Tolentino

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,338

Sub-department: Chula Vista Veterans Home
Base pay: $112,853
Overtime: $18,015
Other pay: $470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,338
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,008
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5753238165005
Salary Total: $9,766
Total Pay: $131,338

Leanne Tolentino works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Chula Vista Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. Leanne earned $131,338 in 2025. They are represented by R17.

Stacey Collazo

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$131,319

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $11,190
Overtime: $23,390
Other pay: $96,740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,319
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771828165009
Salary Total: $969
Total Pay: $131,319

Stacey Collazo is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,319. They are represented by R17.