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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Sophia Ukonu

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$152,159

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $133,506
Overtime: $18,260
Other pay: $392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,159
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761868165005
Salary Total: $11,125
Total Pay: $152,159

Sophia Ukonu works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Glavc. Their status is full-time. Sophia earned $152,159 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Sunhee Kim

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$152,018

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $113,238
Overtime: $37,811
Other pay: $968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,018
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761848165004
Salary Total: $9,816
Total Pay: $152,018

At Veterans Affairs, Sunhee Kim serves as a Registered Nurse within Glavc. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,018. Union affiliation: R17.

Ana Marie Mendoza

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$151,234

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $130,410
Overtime: $20,415
Other pay: $408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,234
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761528165008
Salary Total: $10,925
Total Pay: $151,234

Ana Marie Mendoza is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $151,234. They are represented by R17.

Baljinder Dhillon

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$151,131

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $18,352
Other pay: $770
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771528165009
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $151,131

At Veterans Affairs, Baljinder Dhillon serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,131. They are represented by R17.

Marilyn Borbe

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$151,022

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $17,465
Other pay: $1,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,022
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736068165001
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $151,022

Marilyn Borbe holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,022. They are represented by R17.

Chriselle Samiano

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$150,744

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $111,678
Overtime: $37,353
Other pay: $1,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,744
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771828165007
Salary Total: $9,686
Total Pay: $150,744

Chriselle Samiano works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. Their status is full-time. Chriselle earned $150,744 in 2025. They are represented by R17.

Geraldine Mejia

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2023 total comp

$150,124

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $85,439
Overtime: $33,677
Other pay: $31,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,124
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,846
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771828165902
Salary Total: $57
Total Pay: $150,124

Geraldine Mejia works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. Their status is intermittent. Geraldine earned $150,124 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Lita Ritualo

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$149,408

Sub-department: Chula Vista Veterans Home
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $17,398
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,408
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5753108165007
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $149,408

Lita Ritualo is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Chula Vista Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $149,408. They are represented by R17.

Kog Nou Lor

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$149,259

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $17,059
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,259
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771488165006
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $149,259

Kog Nou Lor works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. Their status is full-time. Kog earned $149,259 in 2025. They are represented by R17.

Nancy Nuno

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$148,541

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $136,021
Overtime: $12,259
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,541
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5733658165017
Salary Total: $11,335
Total Pay: $148,541

Nancy Nuno works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. Nancy earned $148,541 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Maria Luisa Encarnacion

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$147,444

Sub-department: Chula Vista Veterans Home
Base pay: $136,244
Overtime: $9,889
Other pay: $1,311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5753238165007
Salary Total: $11,352
Total Pay: $147,444

Maria Luisa Encarnacion is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Chula Vista Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $147,444. They are represented by R17.

Claudia Soto

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$146,797

Sub-department: Barstow Veterans Home
Base pay: $131,373
Overtime: $14,796
Other pay: $628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,797
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,005
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5743318165001
Salary Total: $11,135
Total Pay: $146,797

Claudia Soto is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Barstow Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $146,797. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Imelda Hormigas

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$146,729

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $139,381
Overtime: $6,537
Other pay: $811
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,729
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736118165003
Salary Total: $11,615
Total Pay: $146,729

At Veterans Affairs, Imelda Hormigas serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,729. They are represented by R17.

Rea Beltran

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,642

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $13,632
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,642
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736258165002
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $145,642

Rea Beltran is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,642. They are represented by R17.

Dottie Milligan

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,151

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $13,122
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,151
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5762368165003
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $145,151

Dottie Milligan is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,151. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Kristine Cariaga

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,131

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $116,297
Overtime: $28,100
Other pay: $734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,485
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5733658165013
Salary Total: $10,170
Total Pay: $145,131

Kristine Cariaga holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,131. They are represented by R17.

Mari Cris Florendo

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,039

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $120,505
Overtime: $23,589
Other pay: $945
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,039
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,484
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736268165001
Salary Total: $10,319
Total Pay: $145,039

Mari Cris Florendo works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. Mari earned $145,039 in 2025. They are represented by R17.

Ramandip Khaira

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,991

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $130,430
Overtime: $14,053
Other pay: $508
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,991
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771538165009
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $144,991

Ramandip Khaira 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 $144,991. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Jeramil Matias

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,292

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $127,392
Overtime: $15,996
Other pay: $904
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,292
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761828165003
Salary Total: $10,601
Total Pay: $144,292

Jeramil Matias is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,292. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Harinder Kaur

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,114

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $127,422
Overtime: $15,722
Other pay: $971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,114
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,009
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771468165003
Salary Total: $10,783
Total Pay: $144,114

Harinder Kaur is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,114. Union affiliation: R17.

Uchenna Ohia

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,017

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $113,238
Overtime: $29,811
Other pay: $968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,017
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5761888165005
Salary Total: $9,816
Total Pay: $144,017

Uchenna Ohia is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,017. They are represented by R17.

Jocelyn Ochengco

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$143,930

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $133,810
Overtime: $10,121
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,930
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736208165002
Salary Total: $11,145
Total Pay: $143,930

Jocelyn Ochengco holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,930. Union affiliation: R17.

Isis Wagner

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,924

Sub-department: Glavc
Base pay: $125,832
Overtime: $17,091
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5763368165004
Salary Total: $10,471
Total Pay: $142,924

Isis Wagner holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Glavc. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,924. They are represented by R17.

Jennlyn Pasana

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,874

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $112,003
Overtime: $30,006
Other pay: $865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,874
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,986
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736018165003
Salary Total: $9,790
Total Pay: $142,874

Jennlyn Pasana holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,874. Union affiliation: R17.

Maria Theresa Galvez

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,694

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $10,684
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,694
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736208165007
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $142,694

Maria Theresa Galvez is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,694. Union affiliation: R17.

Doris Magtino

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,691

Sub-department: Veterans Home of CA, Fresno
Base pay: $132,010
Overtime: $10,682
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,691
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5771488165003
Salary Total: $10,995
Total Pay: $142,691

At Veterans Affairs, Doris Magtino serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home of CA, Fresno. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,691. Union affiliation: R17.

Maria Martinez

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,600

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $137,821
Overtime: $3,711
Other pay: $1,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,600
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: 5736138165002
Salary Total: $11,485
Total Pay: $142,600

At Veterans Affairs, Maria Martinez serves as a Registered Nurse within Veterans Home. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,600. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Cindy Kearney

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,394

Sub-department: Barstow Veterans Home
Base pay: $136,021
Overtime: $6,104
Other pay: $269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,394
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5743318165002
Salary Total: $11,335
Total Pay: $142,394

Cindy Kearney holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Barstow Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,394. Union affiliation: R17.

Hilda Jimenez

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,134

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $133,810
Overtime: $7,544
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,134
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736108165003
Salary Total: $11,145
Total Pay: $142,134

Hilda Jimenez is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,134. They are represented by R17.

Teshome Tarekegn

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$142,130

Sub-department: Veterans Home
Base pay: $125,527
Overtime: $3,712
Other pay: $12,891
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,130
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: Napa
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5736138165006
Salary Total: $11,589
Total Pay: $142,130

Teshome Tarekegn works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs within Veterans Home. Their status is full-time. Teshome earned $142,130 in 2025. Union affiliation: R17.