Annual salary
$81,934
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VA nurse pay scale, Battle Creek, MI (station 515)
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 515 sets nurse locality pay for Battle Creek, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, Muskegon, MI, Marshall, MI, Wyoming, MI, Lansing, MI.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $81,934 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $140,677 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 $119,614 to $222,824.
- The station also publishes 17 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 NC07, Battle Creek, MI, East Leroy, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Marshall, MI and 2 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,934 | $97,038 | $105,774 |
| 2 | $84,392 | $99,949 | $108,947 |
| 3 | $86,850 | $102,860 | $112,120 |
| 4 | $89,308 | $105,771 | $115,293 |
| 5 | $91,766 | $108,682 | $118,466 |
| 6 | $94,224 | $111,593 | $121,639 |
| 7 | $96,682 | $114,504 | $124,812 |
| 8 | $99,140 | $117,415 | $127,985 |
| 9 | $101,598 | $120,326 | $131,158 |
| 10 | $104,056 | $123,237 | $134,331 |
| 11 | $106,514 | $126,148 | $137,504 |
| 12 | $108,972 | $129,059 | $140,677 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Per month (12)
$6,827.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,392 | +$2,458 |
| 3 | $86,850 | +$4,916 |
| 4 | $89,308 | +$7,374 |
| 5 | $91,766 | +$9,832 |
| 6 | $94,224 | +$12,290 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,934 a year, $6,827.83 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 NC07 for VA station 515, 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 NO83, Sand Lake, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,934 | $97,038 | $105,774 |
| 2 | $84,392 | $99,949 | $108,947 |
| 3 | $86,850 | $102,860 | $112,120 |
| 4 | $89,308 | $105,771 | $115,293 |
| 5 | $91,766 | $108,682 | $118,466 |
| 6 | $94,224 | $111,593 | $121,639 |
| 7 | $96,682 | $114,504 | $124,812 |
| 8 | $99,140 | $117,415 | $127,985 |
| 9 | $101,598 | $120,326 | $131,158 |
| 10 | $104,056 | $123,237 | $134,331 |
| 11 | $106,514 | $126,148 | $137,504 |
| 12 | $108,972 | $129,059 | $140,677 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$81,934
Per month (12)
$6,827.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,392 | +$2,458 |
| 3 | $86,850 | +$4,916 |
| 4 | $89,308 | +$7,374 |
| 5 | $91,766 | +$9,832 |
| 6 | $94,224 | +$12,290 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,934 a year, $6,827.83 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 NO83 for VA station 515, 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 NW78, Benton Harbor, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,934 | $97,038 | $105,774 |
| 2 | $84,392 | $99,949 | $108,947 |
| 3 | $86,850 | $102,860 | $112,120 |
| 4 | $89,308 | $105,771 | $115,293 |
| 5 | $91,766 | $108,682 | $118,466 |
| 6 | $94,224 | $111,593 | $121,639 |
| 7 | $96,682 | $114,504 | $124,812 |
| 8 | $99,140 | $117,415 | $127,985 |
| 9 | $101,598 | $120,326 | $131,158 |
| 10 | $104,056 | $123,237 | $134,331 |
| 11 | $106,514 | $126,148 | $137,504 |
| 12 | $108,972 | $129,059 | $140,677 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$81,934
Per month (12)
$6,827.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,392 | +$2,458 |
| 3 | $86,850 | +$4,916 |
| 4 | $89,308 | +$7,374 |
| 5 | $91,766 | +$9,832 |
| 6 | $94,224 | +$12,290 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,934 a year, $6,827.83 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 NW78 for VA station 515, 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 NW79, Montague, MI, Muskegon, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,934 | $97,038 | $105,774 |
| 2 | $84,392 | $99,949 | $108,947 |
| 3 | $86,850 | $102,860 | $112,120 |
| 4 | $89,308 | $105,771 | $115,293 |
| 5 | $91,766 | $108,682 | $118,466 |
| 6 | $94,224 | $111,593 | $121,639 |
| 7 | $96,682 | $114,504 | $124,812 |
| 8 | $99,140 | $117,415 | $127,985 |
| 9 | $101,598 | $120,326 | $131,158 |
| 10 | $104,056 | $123,237 | $134,331 |
| 11 | $106,514 | $126,148 | $137,504 |
| 12 | $108,972 | $129,059 | $140,677 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$81,934
Per month (12)
$6,827.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,392 | +$2,458 |
| 3 | $86,850 | +$4,916 |
| 4 | $89,308 | +$7,374 |
| 5 | $91,766 | +$9,832 |
| 6 | $94,224 | +$12,290 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,934 a year, $6,827.83 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 NW79 for VA station 515, 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 NW80, Bellevue, MI, De Witt, MI, East Lansing, MI, Lansing, MI and 2 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,934 | $97,038 | $105,774 |
| 2 | $84,392 | $99,949 | $108,947 |
| 3 | $86,850 | $102,860 | $112,120 |
| 4 | $89,308 | $105,771 | $115,293 |
| 5 | $91,766 | $108,682 | $118,466 |
| 6 | $94,224 | $111,593 | $121,639 |
| 7 | $96,682 | $114,504 | $124,812 |
| 8 | $99,140 | $117,415 | $127,985 |
| 9 | $101,598 | $120,326 | $131,158 |
| 10 | $104,056 | $123,237 | $134,331 |
| 11 | $106,514 | $126,148 | $137,504 |
| 12 | $108,972 | $129,059 | $140,677 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$81,934
Per month (12)
$6,827.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,392 | +$2,458 |
| 3 | $86,850 | +$4,916 |
| 4 | $89,308 | +$7,374 |
| 5 | $91,766 | +$9,832 |
| 6 | $94,224 | +$12,290 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,934 a year, $6,827.83 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 NW80 for VA station 515, 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 NC08, Battle Creek, MI, Marshall, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $119,614 | $130,896 | $167,538 |
| 2 | $123,202 | $134,822 | $172,564 |
| 3 | $126,790 | $138,748 | $177,590 |
| 4 | $130,378 | $142,674 | $182,616 |
| 5 | $133,966 | $146,600 | $187,642 |
| 6 | $137,554 | $150,526 | $192,668 |
| 7 | $141,142 | $154,452 | $197,694 |
| 8 | $144,730 | $158,378 | $202,720 |
| 9 | $148,318 | $162,304 | $207,746 |
| 10 | $151,906 | $166,230 | $212,772 |
| 11 | $155,494 | $170,156 | $217,798 |
| 12 | $159,082 | $174,082 | $222,824 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$119,614
Per month (12)
$9,967.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $123,202 | +$3,588 |
| 3 | $126,790 | +$7,176 |
| 4 | $130,378 | +$10,764 |
| 5 | $133,966 | +$14,352 |
| 6 | $137,554 | +$17,940 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $119,614 a year, $9,967.83 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 NC08 for VA station 515, 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 - Assistant/Associate/Depu N0I5 · Battle Creek, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0M9 · Battle Creek, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN STAFF - RESOURCE/FLOAT POOL N0MD · Battle Creek, MI | $83,846 | $98,936 | $108,239 | $143,956 |
| RN STAFF - INPATIENT MENTAL HE N0ME · Battle Creek, MI | $83,846 | $98,936 | $108,239 | $143,956 |
| RN STAFF - INP CLC N0MF · Battle Creek, MI | $83,846 | $98,936 | $108,239 | $143,956 |
| RN STAFF - DOMICILIARY N0MG · Battle Creek, MI | $83,846 | $98,936 | $108,239 | $143,956 |
| RN STAFF - EMERGENCY DEPT/URGE N0MH · Battle Creek, MI | $83,846 | $98,936 | $108,239 | $143,956 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NR24 · Battle Creek, MI | $90,581 | $106,886 | $116,506 | $154,951 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NR25 · Muskegon, MI | $90,581 | $106,886 | $116,506 | $154,951 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NR26 · Benton Harbor, MI | $90,581 | $106,886 | $116,506 | $154,951 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NR27 · Wyoming, MI | $90,581 | $106,886 | $116,506 | $154,951 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NW52 · Battle Creek, MI, Marshall, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NW53 · Grand Rapids, MI, Wyoming, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NW63 · Benton Harbor, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NW64 · Muskegon, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NW65 · Lansing, MI | $95,803 | $113,047 | $123,222 | $163,878 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NX69 · Battle Creek, MI | – | – | – | $228,000 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Battle Creek, MI?
On station 515's base RN schedules, from $81,934 (Nurse I, step 1) to $140,677 at the top of the highest grade, effective August 23, 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 Battle Creek, MI?
$119,614 to $222,824 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Michigan
- Ann Arbor, MIstation 506
- Iron Mountain, MIstation 585
- Detroit, MIstation 553
- Saginaw, MIstation 655
- Dundee, MIstation 741
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.