Annual salary
$96,237
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VA nurse pay scale, Portland, OR (station 648)
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 648 sets nurse locality pay for Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Fairview, OR, Hillsboro, OR, West Linn, OR, Bend, OR.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $94,350 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $221,990 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 $142,918 to $253,100.
- The station also publishes 11 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 NH65, Astoria, OR, Fairview, OR, Hillsboro, OR, Newberg, OR and 16 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $96,237 | $111,615 | $121,662 |
| 2 | $99,124 | $114,963 | $125,311 |
| 3 | $102,011 | $118,311 | $128,960 |
| 4 | $104,898 | $121,659 | $132,609 |
| 5 | $107,785 | $125,007 | $136,258 |
| 6 | $110,672 | $128,355 | $139,907 |
| 7 | $113,559 | $131,703 | $143,556 |
| 8 | $116,446 | $135,051 | $147,205 |
| 9 | $119,333 | $138,399 | $150,854 |
| 10 | $122,220 | $141,747 | $154,503 |
| 11 | $125,107 | $145,095 | $158,152 |
| 12 | $127,994 | $148,443 | $161,801 |
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Per month (12)
$8,019.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $99,124 | +$2,887 |
| 3 | $102,011 | +$5,774 |
| 4 | $104,898 | +$8,661 |
| 5 | $107,785 | +$11,548 |
| 6 | $110,672 | +$14,435 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $96,237 a year, $8,019.75 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 NH65 for VA station 648, 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 NQ43, Bend, OR
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 | $94,350 | $111,615 | $121,662 | $166,913 |
| 2 | $97,180 | $114,963 | $125,311 | $171,920 |
| 3 | $100,010 | $118,311 | $128,960 | $176,927 |
| 4 | $102,840 | $121,659 | $132,609 | $181,934 |
| 5 | $105,670 | $125,007 | $136,258 | $186,941 |
| 6 | $108,500 | $128,355 | $139,907 | $191,948 |
| 7 | $111,330 | $131,703 | $143,556 | $196,955 |
| 8 | $114,160 | $135,051 | $147,205 | $201,962 |
| 9 | $116,990 | $138,399 | $150,854 | $206,969 |
| 10 | $119,820 | $141,747 | $154,503 | $211,976 |
| 11 | $122,650 | $145,095 | $158,152 | $216,983 |
| 12 | $125,480 | $148,443 | $161,801 | $221,990 |
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Annual salary
$94,350
Per month (12)
$7,862.50
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $97,180 | +$2,830 |
| 3 | $100,010 | +$5,660 |
| 4 | $102,840 | +$8,490 |
| 5 | $105,670 | +$11,320 |
| 6 | $108,500 | +$14,150 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $94,350 a year, $7,862.50 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 NQ43 for VA station 648, 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 NQ52, Albany, OR, Brownsville, OR, Lebanon, OR, Salem, OR and 1 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $94,350 | $111,615 | $121,662 |
| 2 | $97,180 | $114,963 | $125,311 |
| 3 | $100,010 | $118,311 | $128,960 |
| 4 | $102,840 | $121,659 | $132,609 |
| 5 | $105,670 | $125,007 | $136,258 |
| 6 | $108,500 | $128,355 | $139,907 |
| 7 | $111,330 | $131,703 | $143,556 |
| 8 | $114,160 | $135,051 | $147,205 |
| 9 | $116,990 | $138,399 | $150,854 |
| 10 | $119,820 | $141,747 | $154,503 |
| 11 | $122,650 | $145,095 | $158,152 |
| 12 | $125,480 | $148,443 | $161,801 |
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
$94,350
Per month (12)
$7,862.50
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $97,180 | +$2,830 |
| 3 | $100,010 | +$5,660 |
| 4 | $102,840 | +$8,490 |
| 5 | $105,670 | +$11,320 |
| 6 | $108,500 | +$14,150 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $94,350 a year, $7,862.50 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 NQ52 for VA station 648, 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 NH68, Astoria, OR, Banks, OR, Fairview, OR, Hillsboro, OR and 6 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $142,918 | $155,780 | $172,916 | $191,935 |
| 2 | $147,205 | $160,453 | $178,103 | $197,693 |
| 3 | $151,492 | $165,126 | $183,290 | $203,451 |
| 4 | $155,779 | $169,799 | $188,477 | $209,209 |
| 5 | $160,066 | $174,472 | $193,664 | $214,967 |
| 6 | $164,353 | $179,145 | $198,851 | $220,725 |
| 7 | $168,640 | $183,818 | $204,038 | $226,483 |
| 8 | $172,927 | $188,491 | $209,225 | $232,241 |
| 9 | $177,214 | $193,164 | $214,412 | $237,999 |
| 10 | $181,501 | $197,837 | $219,599 | $243,757 |
| 11 | $185,788 | $202,510 | $224,786 | $249,515 |
| 12 | $190,075 | $207,183 | $229,973 | $253,100 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 4 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$142,918
Per month (12)
$11,909.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $147,205 | +$4,287 |
| 3 | $151,492 | +$8,574 |
| 4 | $155,779 | +$12,861 |
| 5 | $160,066 | +$17,148 |
| 6 | $164,353 | +$21,435 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $142,918 a year, $11,909.83 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 NH68 for VA station 648, 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 NQ40, Bend, OR
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $142,918 | $155,780 | $172,916 | $191,935 |
| 2 | $147,205 | $160,453 | $178,103 | $197,693 |
| 3 | $151,492 | $165,126 | $183,290 | $203,451 |
| 4 | $155,779 | $169,799 | $188,477 | $209,209 |
| 5 | $160,066 | $174,472 | $193,664 | $214,967 |
| 6 | $164,353 | $179,145 | $198,851 | $220,725 |
| 7 | $168,640 | $183,818 | $204,038 | $226,483 |
| 8 | $172,927 | $188,491 | $209,225 | $232,241 |
| 9 | $177,214 | $193,164 | $214,412 | $237,999 |
| 10 | $181,501 | $197,837 | $219,599 | $243,757 |
| 11 | $185,788 | $202,510 | $224,786 | $249,515 |
| 12 | $190,075 | $207,183 | $229,973 | $253,100 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 4 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$142,918
Per month (12)
$11,909.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $147,205 | +$4,287 |
| 3 | $151,492 | +$8,574 |
| 4 | $155,779 | +$12,861 |
| 5 | $160,066 | +$17,148 |
| 6 | $164,353 | +$21,435 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $142,918 a year, $11,909.83 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 NQ40 for VA station 648, 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 NQ49, Lebanon, OR, Newport, OR, Salem, OR
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $142,918 | $155,780 | $172,916 | $191,935 |
| 2 | $147,205 | $160,453 | $178,103 | $197,693 |
| 3 | $151,492 | $165,126 | $183,290 | $203,451 |
| 4 | $155,779 | $169,799 | $188,477 | $209,209 |
| 5 | $160,066 | $174,472 | $193,664 | $214,967 |
| 6 | $164,353 | $179,145 | $198,851 | $220,725 |
| 7 | $168,640 | $183,818 | $204,038 | $226,483 |
| 8 | $172,927 | $188,491 | $209,225 | $232,241 |
| 9 | $177,214 | $193,164 | $214,412 | $237,999 |
| 10 | $181,501 | $197,837 | $219,599 | $243,757 |
| 11 | $185,788 | $202,510 | $224,786 | $249,515 |
| 12 | $190,075 | $207,183 | $229,973 | $253,100 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 4 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$142,918
Per month (12)
$11,909.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $147,205 | +$4,287 |
| 3 | $151,492 | +$8,574 |
| 4 | $155,779 | +$12,861 |
| 5 | $160,066 | +$17,148 |
| 6 | $164,353 | +$21,435 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $142,918 a year, $11,909.83 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 NQ49 for VA station 648, 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 ADMIN - PROG MGR/COORD N0JF · Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA | – | $116,794 | $127,307 | $169,316 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0JG · Portland, OR, Portland, OR, Portland, OR +1 | – | $124,633 | $135,852 | $180,677 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NH66 · Fairview, OR, Hillsboro, OR, Lake Oswego, OR +4 | – | $124,633 | $135,852 | $180,677 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NH67 · Beaverton, OR, Portland, OR, Tualatin, OR +3 | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NQ41 · Bend, OR | $99,226 | $116,794 | $127,307 | $169,316 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ42 · Bend, OR | – | $124,633 | $135,852 | $180,677 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NQ44 · Astoria, OR, Fairview, OR, Hillsboro, OR +4 | $99,226 | $116,794 | $127,307 | $169,316 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NQ50 · Salem, OR | $99,226 | $116,794 | $127,307 | $169,316 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ51 · Salem, OR | – | $124,633 | $135,852 | $180,677 |
| RN STAFF - SHIFT SUPERVISOR NX12 · Portland, OR | – | $119,903 | $130,694 | $173,814 |
| RN - Assistant/Associate/Depu NX33 · Beaverton, OR, Portland, OR, Tualatin, OR +3 | – | $136,731 | $149,037 | $198,218 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Portland, OR?
On station 648's base RN schedules, from $94,350 (Nurse I, step 1) to $221,990 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 Portland, OR?
$142,918 to $253,100 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Oregon
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.