Annual salary
$67,742
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VA nurse pay scale, Erie, PA (station 562)
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 562 sets nurse locality pay for Erie, PA, Ashtabula, OH, Meadville, PA, Warren, PA, Franklin, PA, Waterford, PA.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $67,742 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $202,828 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 $109,715 to $168,748.
- The station also publishes 7 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 N0B7, Franklin, PA, Oil City, PA
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 | $67,742 | $78,784 | $99,269 | $130,800 | $152,503 |
| 2 | $69,774 | $81,147 | $102,247 | $134,724 | $157,078 |
| 3 | $71,806 | $83,510 | $105,225 | $138,648 | $161,653 |
| 4 | $73,838 | $85,873 | $108,203 | $142,572 | $166,228 |
| 5 | $75,870 | $88,236 | $111,181 | $146,496 | $170,803 |
| 6 | $77,902 | $90,599 | $114,159 | $150,420 | $175,378 |
| 7 | $79,934 | $92,962 | $117,137 | $154,344 | $179,953 |
| 8 | $81,966 | $95,325 | $120,115 | $158,268 | $184,528 |
| 9 | $83,998 | $97,688 | $123,093 | $162,192 | $189,103 |
| 10 | $86,030 | $100,051 | $126,071 | $166,116 | $193,678 |
| 11 | $88,062 | $102,414 | $129,049 | $170,040 | $198,253 |
| 12 | $90,094 | $104,777 | $132,027 | $173,964 | $202,828 |
| 13 | $92,126 | $107,140 | |||
| 14 | $94,158 | $109,503 | |||
| 15 | $96,190 | ||||
| 16 | $98,222 | ||||
| 17 | $100,254 |
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Per month (12)
$5,645.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $69,774 | +$2,032 |
| 3 | $71,806 | +$4,064 |
| 4 | $73,838 | +$6,096 |
| 5 | $75,870 | +$8,128 |
| 6 | $77,902 | +$10,160 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $67,742 a year, $5,645.17 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 N0B7 for VA station 562, 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 NE09, Ashtabula, OH, Crawford, PA, Erie, PA, Centerville, PA and 10 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 | $67,742 | $78,784 | $99,269 | $130,800 | $152,503 |
| 2 | $69,774 | $81,147 | $102,247 | $134,724 | $157,078 |
| 3 | $71,806 | $83,510 | $105,225 | $138,648 | $161,653 |
| 4 | $73,838 | $85,873 | $108,203 | $142,572 | $166,228 |
| 5 | $75,870 | $88,236 | $111,181 | $146,496 | $170,803 |
| 6 | $77,902 | $90,599 | $114,159 | $150,420 | $175,378 |
| 7 | $79,934 | $92,962 | $117,137 | $154,344 | $179,953 |
| 8 | $81,966 | $95,325 | $120,115 | $158,268 | $184,528 |
| 9 | $83,998 | $97,688 | $123,093 | $162,192 | $189,103 |
| 10 | $86,030 | $100,051 | $126,071 | $166,116 | $193,678 |
| 11 | $88,062 | $102,414 | $129,049 | $170,040 | $198,253 |
| 12 | $90,094 | $104,777 | $132,027 | $173,964 | $202,828 |
| 13 | $92,126 | $107,140 | |||
| 14 | $94,158 | $109,503 | |||
| 15 | $96,190 | ||||
| 16 | $98,222 | ||||
| 17 | $100,254 |
highest celllowest cell17 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$67,742
Per month (12)
$5,645.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $69,774 | +$2,032 |
| 3 | $71,806 | +$4,064 |
| 4 | $73,838 | +$6,096 |
| 5 | $75,870 | +$8,128 |
| 6 | $77,902 | +$10,160 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $67,742 a year, $5,645.17 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 NE09 for VA station 562, 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 N0B2, Franklin, PA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $109,715 | $126,882 |
| 2 | $113,006 | $130,688 |
| 3 | $116,297 | $134,494 |
| 4 | $119,588 | $138,300 |
| 5 | $122,879 | $142,106 |
| 6 | $126,170 | $145,912 |
| 7 | $129,461 | $149,718 |
| 8 | $132,752 | $153,524 |
| 9 | $136,043 | $157,330 |
| 10 | $139,334 | $161,136 |
| 11 | $142,625 | $164,942 |
| 12 | $145,916 | $168,748 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 2 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$109,715
Per month (12)
$9,142.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $113,006 | +$3,291 |
| 3 | $116,297 | +$6,582 |
| 4 | $119,588 | +$9,873 |
| 5 | $122,879 | +$13,164 |
| 6 | $126,170 | +$16,455 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $109,715 a year, $9,142.92 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 N0B2 for VA station 562, 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 NE10, Ashtabula, OH, Erie, PA, Meadville, PA, Warren, PA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $109,715 | $126,882 |
| 2 | $113,006 | $130,688 |
| 3 | $116,297 | $134,494 |
| 4 | $119,588 | $138,300 |
| 5 | $122,879 | $142,106 |
| 6 | $126,170 | $145,912 |
| 7 | $129,461 | $149,718 |
| 8 | $132,752 | $153,524 |
| 9 | $136,043 | $157,330 |
| 10 | $139,334 | $161,136 |
| 11 | $142,625 | $164,942 |
| 12 | $145,916 | $168,748 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 2 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$109,715
Per month (12)
$9,142.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $113,006 | +$3,291 |
| 3 | $116,297 | +$6,582 |
| 4 | $119,588 | +$9,873 |
| 5 | $122,879 | +$13,164 |
| 6 | $126,170 | +$16,455 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $109,715 a year, $9,142.92 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 NE10 for VA station 562, 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 STAFF - ASST MGR N0FY · Erie, PA, Waterford, PA | $77,264 | $88,855 | $104,838 | $139,433 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0FZ · Erie, PA | $77,264 | $88,855 | $104,838 | $139,433 |
| NP - Cardiology N0NT · Ashtabula, OH, Erie, PA, Meadville, PA +1 | – | $123,784 | $146,062 | $194,253 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NE13 · Ashtabula, OH, Erie, PA, Meadville, PA +1 | $77,264 | $88,855 | $104,838 | $139,433 |
| RN STAFF - INP CLC NE14 · Erie, PA | $71,805 | $85,944 | $102,159 | $135,863 |
| RN STAFF - SHIFT SUPERVISOR NE15 · Erie, PA | $77,264 | $88,855 | $104,838 | $139,433 |
| RN STAFF - CLINICAL NURSE LD NS43 · Erie, PA | $72,210 | $83,041 | $97,981 | $130,310 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Erie, PA?
On station 562's base RN schedules, from $67,742 (Nurse I, step 1) to $202,828 at the top of the highest grade, effective April 19, 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 Erie, PA?
$109,715 to $168,748 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Pennsylvania
- Lebanon, PAstation 595
- Aspinwall, PAstation 646
- Altoona, PAstation 503
- Butler, PAstation 529
- Wilkes Barre, PAstation 693
- Coatesville, PAstation 542
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.