Annual salary
$74,194
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VA nurse pay scale, Milwaukee, WI (station 695)
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 695 sets nurse locality pay for Milwaukee, WI, Appleton, WI, Cleveland, WI, Green Bay, WI, Oconomowoc, WI, Brookfield, WI.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $69,717 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $129,271 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 $118,036 to $171,845.
- The station also publishes 16 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 NJ86, Milwaukee, WI, Brookfield, WI, Burlington, WI, Cedarburg, WI and 23 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $74,194 | $85,323 | $93,001 |
| 2 | $76,419 | $87,882 | $95,791 |
| 3 | $78,644 | $90,441 | $98,581 |
| 4 | $80,869 | $93,000 | $101,371 |
| 5 | $83,094 | $95,559 | $104,161 |
| 6 | $85,319 | $98,118 | $106,951 |
| 7 | $87,544 | $100,677 | $109,741 |
| 8 | $89,769 | $103,236 | $112,531 |
| 9 | $91,994 | $105,795 | $115,321 |
| 10 | $94,219 | $108,354 | $118,111 |
| 11 | $96,444 | $110,913 | $120,901 |
| 12 | $98,669 | $113,472 | $123,691 |
| 13 | $100,894 | $116,031 | $126,481 |
| 14 | $103,119 | $118,590 | $129,271 |
| 15 | $105,344 | $121,149 | |
| 16 | $107,569 | ||
| 17 | $109,794 |
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Per month (12)
$6,182.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $76,419 | +$2,225 |
| 3 | $78,644 | +$4,450 |
| 4 | $80,869 | +$6,675 |
| 5 | $83,094 | +$8,900 |
| 6 | $85,319 | +$11,125 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $74,194 a year, $6,182.83 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 NJ86 for VA station 695, 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 NJ90, Brown, WI, Waushara, WI, Appleton, WI, Cleveland, WI and 5 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69,717 | $80,869 | $88,149 |
| 2 | $71,808 | $83,295 | $90,793 |
| 3 | $73,899 | $85,721 | $93,437 |
| 4 | $75,990 | $88,147 | $96,081 |
| 5 | $78,081 | $90,573 | $98,725 |
| 6 | $80,172 | $92,999 | $101,369 |
| 7 | $82,263 | $95,425 | $104,013 |
| 8 | $84,354 | $97,851 | $106,657 |
| 9 | $86,445 | $100,277 | $109,301 |
| 10 | $88,536 | $102,703 | $111,945 |
| 11 | $90,627 | $105,129 | $114,589 |
| 12 | $92,718 | $107,555 | $117,233 |
| 13 | $94,809 | $109,981 | $119,877 |
| 14 | $96,900 | $112,407 | $122,521 |
| 15 | $98,991 | $114,833 | |
| 16 | $101,082 | ||
| 17 | $103,173 |
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Annual salary
$69,717
Per month (12)
$5,809.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,808 | +$2,091 |
| 3 | $73,899 | +$4,182 |
| 4 | $75,990 | +$6,273 |
| 5 | $78,081 | +$8,364 |
| 6 | $80,172 | +$10,455 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,717 a year, $5,809.75 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 NJ90 for VA station 695, 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 NJ88, Glendale, WI, Hubertus, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Oconomowoc, WI and 1 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $118,541 | $129,209 |
| 2 | $122,097 | $133,085 |
| 3 | $125,653 | $136,961 |
| 4 | $129,209 | $140,837 |
| 5 | $132,765 | $144,713 |
| 6 | $136,321 | $148,589 |
| 7 | $139,877 | $152,465 |
| 8 | $143,433 | $156,341 |
| 9 | $146,989 | $160,217 |
| 10 | $150,545 | $164,093 |
| 11 | $154,101 | $167,969 |
| 12 | $157,657 | $171,845 |
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Annual salary
$118,541
Per month (12)
$9,878.42
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $122,097 | +$3,556 |
| 3 | $125,653 | +$7,112 |
| 4 | $129,209 | +$10,668 |
| 5 | $132,765 | +$14,224 |
| 6 | $136,321 | +$17,780 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $118,541 a year, $9,878.42 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 NJ88 for VA station 695, 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 NJ91, Appleton, WI, Cleveland, WI, Green Bay, WI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $118,036 | $128,659 |
| 2 | $121,577 | $132,518 |
| 3 | $125,118 | $136,377 |
| 4 | $128,659 | $140,236 |
| 5 | $132,200 | $144,095 |
| 6 | $135,741 | $147,954 |
| 7 | $139,282 | $151,813 |
| 8 | $142,823 | $155,672 |
| 9 | $146,364 | $159,531 |
| 10 | $149,905 | $163,390 |
| 11 | $153,446 | $167,249 |
| 12 | $156,987 | $171,108 |
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Annual salary
$118,036
Per month (12)
$9,836.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $121,577 | +$3,541 |
| 3 | $125,118 | +$7,082 |
| 4 | $128,659 | +$10,623 |
| 5 | $132,200 | +$14,164 |
| 6 | $135,741 | +$17,705 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $118,036 a year, $9,836.33 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 NJ91 for VA station 695, 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-Inpt N00D · Milwaukee, WI | $78,656 | $90,497 | $98,642 | $137,109 |
| RN - Assistant/Associate/Depu N0FT · Milwaukee, WI | – | $111,000 | $121,431 | $161,493 |
| RN STAFF - SHIFT SUPERVISOR N0IX · Milwaukee, WI | $90,834 | $104,516 | $113,921 | $151,508 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0IZ · Milwaukee, WI | $90,834 | $104,516 | $113,921 | $151,508 |
| RN STAFF - EMERGENCY DEPT/URGE N0K7 · Milwaukee, WI | $75,835 | $87,824 | $95,835 | $133,210 |
| RN Staff - Cardiac Catheteriza N0LI · Milwaukee, WI | $78,656 | $90,497 | $98,642 | $137,109 |
| RN STAFF - CRITICAL CARE NJ87 · Milwaukee, WI | $82,321 | $94,719 | $103,242 | $143,503 |
| RN - Nurse Executive NJ89 · Milwaukee, WI | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NJ99 · Appleton, WI, Cleveland, WI, Green Bay, WI | – | – | – | $192,820 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec NM14 · Brookfield, WI, Milwaukee, WI | – | $102,048 | $111,234 | $147,941 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NM15 · Brookfield, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Oconomowoc, WI | – | $104,516 | $113,921 | $151,508 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NM20 · Appleton, WI, Cleveland, WI, Green Bay, WI | – | $96,714 | $105,418 | $140,200 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NM75 · Milwaukee, WI, Oconomowoc, WI | $90,834 | $104,516 | $113,921 | $151,508 |
| RN,Researcher/Doctor NT03 · Milwaukee, WI | – | – | $113,157 | $150,491 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NU76 · Appleton, WI, Cleveland, WI, Green Bay, WI | – | $96,714 | $105,418 | $140,200 |
| RN STAFF - RESOURCE/FLOAT POOL NY11 · Milwaukee, WI | $80,631 | $92,775 | $101,126 | $140,555 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Milwaukee, WI?
On station 695's base RN schedules, from $69,717 (Nurse I, step 1) to $129,271 at the top of the highest grade, effective January 11, 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 Milwaukee, WI?
$118,036 to $171,845 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Wisconsin
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.