Annual salary
$82,778
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VA nurse pay scale, Amarillo, TX (station 504)
The Department of Veterans Affairs pays nurses on Title 38 locality pay schedules that each medical center sets for its own labor market. These are this station's schedules as the VA publishes them, grade by step, with a calculator.
- VA station 504 sets nurse locality pay for Amarillo, TX, Childress, TX, Dalhart, TX, Lubbock, TX, Clovis, NM.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $80,112 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $228,000 at the top of the highest grade, per the VA's nurse locality pay file (effective ).
- Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN: nurse practitioners and other APRNs) earn $117,753 to $219,814.
- The station also publishes 2 specialty and supervisory schedules (operating room, critical care, managers and others), summarised in the table below.
- Data current as of 3 Sept 2026 in the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet. Locality pay is already built into these rates.
Registered nurse locality pay schedule NB68, Amarillo, TX, Amarillo, TX, Childress, TX, Dalhart, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $82,778 | $100,160 | $115,545 | $169,124 | $206,981 |
| 2 | $85,261 | $103,164 | $119,011 | $174,197 | $213,190 |
| 3 | $87,744 | $106,168 | $122,477 | $179,270 | $219,399 |
| 4 | $90,227 | $109,172 | $125,943 | $184,343 | $225,608 |
| 5 | $92,710 | $112,176 | $129,409 | $189,416 | $228,000 |
| 6 | $95,193 | $115,180 | $132,875 | $194,489 | $228,000 |
| 7 | $97,676 | $118,184 | $136,341 | $199,562 | $228,000 |
| 8 | $100,159 | $121,188 | $139,807 | $204,635 | $228,000 |
| 9 | $102,642 | $124,192 | $143,273 | $209,708 | $228,000 |
| 10 | $105,125 | $127,196 | $146,739 | $214,781 | $228,000 |
| 11 | $107,608 | $130,200 | $150,205 | $219,854 | $228,000 |
| 12 | $110,091 | $133,204 | $153,671 | $224,927 | $228,000 |
| 13 | $112,574 | ||||
| 14 | $115,057 | ||||
| 15 | $117,540 | ||||
| 16 | $120,023 | ||||
| 17 | $122,506 |
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Per month (12)
$6,898.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $85,261 | +$2,483 |
| 3 | $87,744 | +$4,966 |
| 4 | $90,227 | +$7,449 |
| 5 | $92,710 | +$9,932 |
| 6 | $95,193 | +$12,415 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $82,778 a year, $6,898.17 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NB68 for VA station 504, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Registered nurse locality pay schedule NB69, Lubbock, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $82,778 | $100,160 | $115,545 | $169,124 |
| 2 | $85,261 | $103,164 | $119,011 | $174,197 |
| 3 | $87,744 | $106,168 | $122,477 | $179,270 |
| 4 | $90,227 | $109,172 | $125,943 | $184,343 |
| 5 | $92,710 | $112,176 | $129,409 | $189,416 |
| 6 | $95,193 | $115,180 | $132,875 | $194,489 |
| 7 | $97,676 | $118,184 | $136,341 | $199,562 |
| 8 | $100,159 | $121,188 | $139,807 | $204,635 |
| 9 | $102,642 | $124,192 | $143,273 | $209,708 |
| 10 | $105,125 | $127,196 | $146,739 | $214,781 |
| 11 | $107,608 | $130,200 | $150,205 | $219,854 |
| 12 | $110,091 | $133,204 | $153,671 | $224,927 |
| 13 | $112,574 | |||
| 14 | $115,057 | |||
| 15 | $117,540 | |||
| 16 | $120,023 | |||
| 17 | $122,506 |
highest celllowest cell17 step rows x 4 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$82,778
Per month (12)
$6,898.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $85,261 | +$2,483 |
| 3 | $87,744 | +$4,966 |
| 4 | $90,227 | +$7,449 |
| 5 | $92,710 | +$9,932 |
| 6 | $95,193 | +$12,415 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $82,778 a year, $6,898.17 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NB69 for VA station 504, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Registered nurse locality pay schedule NR75, Clovis, NM
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80,112 | $96,933 | $112,181 |
| 2 | $82,515 | $99,840 | $115,546 |
| 3 | $84,918 | $102,747 | $118,911 |
| 4 | $87,321 | $105,654 | $122,276 |
| 5 | $89,724 | $108,561 | $125,641 |
| 6 | $92,127 | $111,468 | $129,006 |
| 7 | $94,530 | $114,375 | $132,371 |
| 8 | $96,933 | $117,282 | $135,736 |
| 9 | $99,336 | $120,189 | $139,101 |
| 10 | $101,739 | $123,096 | $142,466 |
| 11 | $104,142 | $126,003 | $145,831 |
| 12 | $106,545 | $128,910 | $149,196 |
| 13 | $108,948 | ||
| 14 | $111,351 | ||
| 15 | $113,754 | ||
| 16 | $116,157 | ||
| 17 | $118,560 |
highest celllowest cell17 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$80,112
Per month (12)
$6,676.00
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $82,515 | +$2,403 |
| 3 | $84,918 | +$4,806 |
| 4 | $87,321 | +$7,209 |
| 5 | $89,724 | +$9,612 |
| 6 | $92,127 | +$12,015 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $80,112 a year, $6,676.00 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NR75 for VA station 504, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) locality pay schedule NB71, Amarillo, TX, Childress, TX, Dalhart, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $117,753 | $142,480 | $165,276 |
| 2 | $121,285 | $146,754 | $170,234 |
| 3 | $124,817 | $151,028 | $175,192 |
| 4 | $128,349 | $155,302 | $180,150 |
| 5 | $131,881 | $159,576 | $185,108 |
| 6 | $135,413 | $163,850 | $190,066 |
| 7 | $138,945 | $168,124 | $195,024 |
| 8 | $142,477 | $172,398 | $199,982 |
| 9 | $146,009 | $176,672 | $204,940 |
| 10 | $149,541 | $180,946 | $209,898 |
| 11 | $153,073 | $185,220 | $214,856 |
| 12 | $156,605 | $189,494 | $219,814 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$117,753
Per month (12)
$9,812.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $121,285 | +$3,532 |
| 3 | $124,817 | +$7,064 |
| 4 | $128,349 | +$10,596 |
| 5 | $131,881 | +$14,128 |
| 6 | $135,413 | +$17,660 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $117,753 a year, $9,812.75 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NB71 for VA station 504, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) locality pay schedule NQ71, Lubbock, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $117,753 | $142,481 | $163,853 |
| 2 | $121,285 | $146,755 | $168,768 |
| 3 | $124,817 | $151,029 | $173,683 |
| 4 | $128,349 | $155,303 | $178,598 |
| 5 | $131,881 | $159,577 | $183,513 |
| 6 | $135,413 | $163,851 | $188,428 |
| 7 | $138,945 | $168,125 | $193,343 |
| 8 | $142,477 | $172,399 | $198,258 |
| 9 | $146,009 | $176,673 | $203,173 |
| 10 | $149,541 | $180,947 | $208,088 |
| 11 | $153,073 | $185,221 | $213,003 |
| 12 | $156,605 | $189,495 | $217,918 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$117,753
Per month (12)
$9,812.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $121,285 | +$3,532 |
| 3 | $124,817 | +$7,064 |
| 4 | $128,349 | +$10,596 |
| 5 | $131,881 | +$14,128 |
| 6 | $135,413 | +$17,660 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $117,753 a year, $9,812.75 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NQ71 for VA station 504, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) locality pay schedule NQ72, Clovis, NM
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $117,753 | $142,481 | $163,853 |
| 2 | $121,285 | $146,755 | $168,768 |
| 3 | $124,817 | $151,029 | $173,683 |
| 4 | $128,349 | $155,303 | $178,598 |
| 5 | $131,881 | $159,577 | $183,513 |
| 6 | $135,413 | $163,851 | $188,428 |
| 7 | $138,945 | $168,125 | $193,343 |
| 8 | $142,477 | $172,399 | $198,258 |
| 9 | $146,009 | $176,673 | $203,173 |
| 10 | $149,541 | $180,947 | $208,088 |
| 11 | $153,073 | $185,221 | $213,003 |
| 12 | $156,605 | $189,495 | $217,918 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$117,753
Per month (12)
$9,812.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $121,285 | +$3,532 |
| 3 | $124,817 | +$7,064 |
| 4 | $128,349 | +$10,596 |
| 5 | $131,881 | +$14,128 |
| 6 | $135,413 | +$17,660 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $117,753 a year, $9,812.75 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NQ72 for VA station 504, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Specialty and supervisory schedules
Step 1 of each grade and the highest cell on each schedule. Each is a separate locality pay schedule, set by the station alongside the base RN schedule.
| Schedule | Nurse I step 1 | Nurse II step 1 | Nurse III step 1 | Top cell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN, Shift Supervisor N012 · Amarillo, TX, Childress, TX, Dalhart, TX | $86,794 | $102,417 | $111,898 | $148,814 |
| RN - Intermittent NB73 · Amarillo, TX | $91,056 | $110,175 | $127,100 | $169,043 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Amarillo, TX?
On station 504's base RN schedules, from $80,112 (Nurse I, step 1) to $228,000 at the top of the highest grade, effective May 31, 2026. The grade and step are set at hiring from education and experience under the VA's nurse qualification standard.
How much does the VA pay nurse practitioners in Amarillo, TX?
$117,753 to $219,814 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Texas
- Houston, TXstation 580
- San Angelo, TXstation 519
- San Antonio, TXstation 671
- Temple, TXstation 674
- Dallas, TXstation 549
- Corpus Christi, TXstation 740
- Las Cruces, NMstation 756
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.