Annual salary
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VA nurse pay scale, Dallas, TX (station 549)
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 549 sets nurse locality pay for Dallas, TX, Garland, TX, Rockwall, TX, Arlington, TX, Denton, TX, Forney, TX.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $78,714 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 $120,712 to $223,712.
- The station also publishes 6 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 ND51, Kaufman, TX, Rockwall, TX, Arlington, TX, Azle, TX and 46 more
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 | $78,714 | $110,200 | $136,649 | $188,191 | $205,442 |
| 2 | $81,075 | $113,506 | $140,748 | $193,836 | $211,605 |
| 3 | $83,436 | $116,812 | $144,847 | $199,481 | $217,768 |
| 4 | $85,797 | $120,118 | $148,946 | $205,126 | $223,931 |
| 5 | $88,158 | $123,424 | $153,045 | $210,771 | $228,000 |
| 6 | $90,519 | $126,730 | $157,144 | $216,416 | $228,000 |
| 7 | $92,880 | $130,036 | $161,243 | $222,061 | $228,000 |
| 8 | $95,241 | $133,342 | $165,342 | $227,706 | $228,000 |
| 9 | $97,602 | $136,648 | $169,441 | $228,000 | $228,000 |
| 10 | $99,963 | $139,954 | $173,540 | $228,000 | $228,000 |
| 11 | $102,324 | $143,260 | $177,639 | $228,000 | $228,000 |
| 12 | $104,685 | $146,566 | $181,738 | $228,000 | $228,000 |
| 13 | $107,046 | ||||
| 14 | $109,407 | ||||
| 15 | $111,768 | ||||
| 16 | $114,129 | ||||
| 17 | $116,490 | ||||
| 18 | $118,851 | ||||
| 19 | $121,212 | ||||
| 20 | $123,573 | ||||
| 21 | $125,934 | ||||
| 22 | $128,295 | ||||
| 23 | $130,656 | ||||
| 24 | $133,017 | ||||
| 25 | $135,378 | ||||
| 26 | $137,739 |
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Per month (12)
$6,559.50
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,075 | +$2,361 |
| 3 | $83,436 | +$4,722 |
| 4 | $85,797 | +$7,083 |
| 5 | $88,158 | +$9,444 |
| 6 | $90,519 | +$11,805 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $78,714 a year, $6,559.50 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 ND51 for VA station 549, 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 ND52, Bonham, TX, Denison, TX, Ivanhoe, 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 | $81,819 | $105,405 | $122,271 | $172,279 | $193,396 |
| 2 | $84,273 | $108,567 | $125,939 | $177,447 | $199,197 |
| 3 | $86,727 | $111,729 | $129,607 | $182,615 | $204,998 |
| 4 | $89,181 | $114,891 | $133,275 | $187,783 | $210,799 |
| 5 | $91,635 | $118,053 | $136,943 | $192,951 | $216,600 |
| 6 | $94,089 | $121,215 | $140,611 | $198,119 | $222,401 |
| 7 | $96,543 | $124,377 | $144,279 | $203,287 | $228,000 |
| 8 | $98,997 | $127,539 | $147,947 | $208,455 | $228,000 |
| 9 | $101,451 | $130,701 | $151,615 | $213,623 | $228,000 |
| 10 | $103,905 | $133,863 | $155,283 | $218,791 | $228,000 |
| 11 | $106,359 | $137,025 | $158,951 | $223,959 | $228,000 |
| 12 | $108,813 | $140,187 | $162,619 | $228,000 | $228,000 |
| 13 | $111,267 | ||||
| 14 | $113,721 | ||||
| 15 | $116,175 | ||||
| 16 | $118,629 | ||||
| 17 | $121,083 | ||||
| 18 | $123,537 | ||||
| 19 | $125,991 | ||||
| 20 | $128,445 |
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Annual salary
$81,819
Per month (12)
$6,818.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,273 | +$2,454 |
| 3 | $86,727 | +$4,908 |
| 4 | $89,181 | +$7,362 |
| 5 | $91,635 | +$9,816 |
| 6 | $94,089 | +$12,270 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,819 a year, $6,818.25 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 ND52 for VA station 549, 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 ND55, Mineola, TX, Tyler, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,820 | $105,405 | $136,737 |
| 2 | $84,274 | $108,567 | $140,839 |
| 3 | $86,728 | $111,729 | $144,941 |
| 4 | $89,182 | $114,891 | $149,043 |
| 5 | $91,636 | $118,053 | $153,145 |
| 6 | $94,090 | $121,215 | $157,247 |
| 7 | $96,544 | $124,377 | $161,349 |
| 8 | $98,998 | $127,539 | $165,451 |
| 9 | $101,452 | $130,701 | $169,553 |
| 10 | $103,906 | $133,863 | $173,655 |
| 11 | $106,360 | $137,025 | $177,757 |
| 12 | $108,814 | $140,187 | $181,859 |
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Annual salary
$81,820
Per month (12)
$6,818.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,274 | +$2,454 |
| 3 | $86,728 | +$4,908 |
| 4 | $89,182 | +$7,362 |
| 5 | $91,636 | +$9,816 |
| 6 | $94,090 | +$12,270 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,820 a year, $6,818.33 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 ND55 for VA station 549, 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 ND53, Allen, TX, Dallas, TX, Denton, TX, Flower Mound, TX and 7 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $134,190 | $154,318 | $168,206 |
| 2 | $138,215 | $158,947 | $173,252 |
| 3 | $142,240 | $163,576 | $178,298 |
| 4 | $146,265 | $168,205 | $183,344 |
| 5 | $150,290 | $172,834 | $188,390 |
| 6 | $154,315 | $177,463 | $193,436 |
| 7 | $158,340 | $182,092 | $198,482 |
| 8 | $162,365 | $186,721 | $203,528 |
| 9 | $166,390 | $191,350 | $208,574 |
| 10 | $170,415 | $195,979 | $213,620 |
| 11 | $174,440 | $200,608 | $218,666 |
| 12 | $178,465 | $205,237 | $223,712 |
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
$134,190
Per month (12)
$11,182.50
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $138,215 | +$4,025 |
| 3 | $142,240 | +$8,050 |
| 4 | $146,265 | +$12,075 |
| 5 | $150,290 | +$16,100 |
| 6 | $154,315 | +$20,125 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $134,190 a year, $11,182.50 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 ND53 for VA station 549, 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 ND54, Bonham, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $120,712 | $138,820 | $159,643 |
| 2 | $124,333 | $142,984 | $164,432 |
| 3 | $127,954 | $147,148 | $169,221 |
| 4 | $131,575 | $151,312 | $174,010 |
| 5 | $135,196 | $155,476 | $178,799 |
| 6 | $138,817 | $159,640 | $183,588 |
| 7 | $142,438 | $163,804 | $188,377 |
| 8 | $146,059 | $167,968 | $193,166 |
| 9 | $149,680 | $172,132 | $197,955 |
| 10 | $153,301 | $176,296 | $202,744 |
| 11 | $156,922 | $180,460 | $207,533 |
| 12 | $160,543 | $184,624 | $212,322 |
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
$120,712
Per month (12)
$10,059.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $124,333 | +$3,621 |
| 3 | $127,954 | +$7,242 |
| 4 | $131,575 | +$10,863 |
| 5 | $135,196 | +$14,484 |
| 6 | $138,817 | +$18,105 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $120,712 a year, $10,059.33 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 ND54 for VA station 549, 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 ND56, Tyler, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $121,096 | $139,261 | $155,971 |
| 2 | $124,728 | $143,438 | $160,650 |
| 3 | $128,360 | $147,615 | $165,329 |
| 4 | $131,992 | $151,792 | $170,008 |
| 5 | $135,624 | $155,969 | $174,687 |
| 6 | $139,256 | $160,146 | $179,366 |
| 7 | $142,888 | $164,323 | $184,045 |
| 8 | $146,520 | $168,500 | $188,724 |
| 9 | $150,152 | $172,677 | $193,403 |
| 10 | $153,784 | $176,854 | $198,082 |
| 11 | $157,416 | $181,031 | $202,761 |
| 12 | $161,048 | $185,208 | $207,440 |
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
$121,096
Per month (12)
$10,091.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $124,728 | +$3,632 |
| 3 | $128,360 | +$7,264 |
| 4 | $131,992 | +$10,896 |
| 5 | $135,624 | +$14,528 |
| 6 | $139,256 | +$18,160 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $121,096 a year, $10,091.33 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 ND56 for VA station 549, 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/Nurse Executive NR74 · Arlington, TX, Dallas, TX, Garland, TX +1 | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN Staff - Operating Room NV04 · Dallas, TX, Garland, TX | $86,069 | $121,358 | $143,204 | $190,460 |
| RN STAFF - CRITICAL CARE NV05 · Dallas, TX, Garland, TX | $90,185 | $126,259 | $145,485 | $193,489 |
| RN STAFF - SPINAL CORD INJURY NW84 · Dallas, TX, Garland, TX | $83,683 | $119,666 | $141,205 | $187,801 |
| RN Staff - Cardiac Catheteriza NX31 · Dallas, TX, Garland, TX | $86,897 | $123,082 | $142,774 | $189,887 |
| RN STAFF - EMERGENCY DEPT/URGE NY91 · Dallas, TX | $87,619 | $126,163 | $145,118 | $193,001 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Dallas, TX?
On station 549's base RN schedules, from $78,714 (Nurse I, step 1) to $228,000 at the top of the highest grade, effective June 14, 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 Dallas, TX?
$120,712 to $223,712 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Texas
- Amarillo, TXstation 504
- Houston, TXstation 580
- San Angelo, TXstation 519
- San Antonio, TXstation 671
- Temple, TXstation 674
- Corpus Christi, TXstation 740
- Las Cruces, NMstation 756
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.