Annual salary
$76,202
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VA nurse pay scale, Saginaw, MI (station 655)
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 655 sets nurse locality pay for Saginaw, MI, Clare, MI, Alpena, MI, Oscoda, MI, Gaylord, MI, Grayling, MI.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $76,202 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $140,287 at the top of the highest grade, per the VA's nurse locality pay file (effective ).
- The station also publishes 15 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 NH94, Bay City, MI, Saginaw, MI, Saint Charles, MI, Standish, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76,202 | $96,771 | $105,483 |
| 2 | $78,488 | $99,674 | $108,647 |
| 3 | $80,774 | $102,577 | $111,811 |
| 4 | $83,060 | $105,480 | $114,975 |
| 5 | $85,346 | $108,383 | $118,139 |
| 6 | $87,632 | $111,286 | $121,303 |
| 7 | $89,918 | $114,189 | $124,467 |
| 8 | $92,204 | $117,092 | $127,631 |
| 9 | $94,490 | $119,995 | $130,795 |
| 10 | $96,776 | $122,898 | $133,959 |
| 11 | $99,062 | $125,801 | $137,123 |
| 12 | $101,348 | $128,704 | $140,287 |
| 13 | $103,634 | ||
| 14 | $105,920 | ||
| 15 | $108,206 | ||
| 16 | $110,492 | ||
| 17 | $112,778 | ||
| 18 | $115,064 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Per month (12)
$6,350.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $78,488 | +$2,286 |
| 3 | $80,774 | +$4,572 |
| 4 | $83,060 | +$6,858 |
| 5 | $85,346 | +$9,144 |
| 6 | $87,632 | +$11,430 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $76,202 a year, $6,350.17 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 NH94 for VA station 655, 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 NO40, Alpena, MI, Oscoda, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76,202 | $96,771 | $105,483 |
| 2 | $78,488 | $99,674 | $108,647 |
| 3 | $80,774 | $102,577 | $111,811 |
| 4 | $83,060 | $105,480 | $114,975 |
| 5 | $85,346 | $108,383 | $118,139 |
| 6 | $87,632 | $111,286 | $121,303 |
| 7 | $89,918 | $114,189 | $124,467 |
| 8 | $92,204 | $117,092 | $127,631 |
| 9 | $94,490 | $119,995 | $130,795 |
| 10 | $96,776 | $122,898 | $133,959 |
| 11 | $99,062 | $125,801 | $137,123 |
| 12 | $101,348 | $128,704 | $140,287 |
| 13 | $103,634 | ||
| 14 | $105,920 | ||
| 15 | $108,206 | ||
| 16 | $110,492 | ||
| 17 | $112,778 | ||
| 18 | $115,064 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$76,202
Per month (12)
$6,350.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $78,488 | +$2,286 |
| 3 | $80,774 | +$4,572 |
| 4 | $83,060 | +$6,858 |
| 5 | $85,346 | +$9,144 |
| 6 | $87,632 | +$11,430 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $76,202 a year, $6,350.17 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 NO40 for VA station 655, 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 NO41, Clare, MI, Clare, MI, Midland, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76,202 | $96,771 | $105,483 |
| 2 | $78,488 | $99,674 | $108,647 |
| 3 | $80,774 | $102,577 | $111,811 |
| 4 | $83,060 | $105,480 | $114,975 |
| 5 | $85,346 | $108,383 | $118,139 |
| 6 | $87,632 | $111,286 | $121,303 |
| 7 | $89,918 | $114,189 | $124,467 |
| 8 | $92,204 | $117,092 | $127,631 |
| 9 | $94,490 | $119,995 | $130,795 |
| 10 | $96,776 | $122,898 | $133,959 |
| 11 | $99,062 | $125,801 | $137,123 |
| 12 | $101,348 | $128,704 | $140,287 |
| 13 | $103,634 | ||
| 14 | $105,920 | ||
| 15 | $108,206 | ||
| 16 | $110,492 | ||
| 17 | $112,778 | ||
| 18 | $115,064 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$76,202
Per month (12)
$6,350.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $78,488 | +$2,286 |
| 3 | $80,774 | +$4,572 |
| 4 | $83,060 | +$6,858 |
| 5 | $85,346 | +$9,144 |
| 6 | $87,632 | +$11,430 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $76,202 a year, $6,350.17 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 NO41 for VA station 655, 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 NX38, Gaylord, MI, Grayling, MI, Indian River, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76,202 | $96,771 | $105,483 |
| 2 | $78,488 | $99,674 | $108,647 |
| 3 | $80,774 | $102,577 | $111,811 |
| 4 | $83,060 | $105,480 | $114,975 |
| 5 | $85,346 | $108,383 | $118,139 |
| 6 | $87,632 | $111,286 | $121,303 |
| 7 | $89,918 | $114,189 | $124,467 |
| 8 | $92,204 | $117,092 | $127,631 |
| 9 | $94,490 | $119,995 | $130,795 |
| 10 | $96,776 | $122,898 | $133,959 |
| 11 | $99,062 | $125,801 | $137,123 |
| 12 | $101,348 | $128,704 | $140,287 |
| 13 | $103,634 | ||
| 14 | $105,920 | ||
| 15 | $108,206 | ||
| 16 | $110,492 | ||
| 17 | $112,778 | ||
| 18 | $115,064 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$76,202
Per month (12)
$6,350.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $78,488 | +$2,286 |
| 3 | $80,774 | +$4,572 |
| 4 | $83,060 | +$6,858 |
| 5 | $85,346 | +$9,144 |
| 6 | $87,632 | +$11,430 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $76,202 a year, $6,350.17 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 NX38 for VA station 655, 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 NX42, Bad Axe, MI, Vassar, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76,202 | $96,771 | $105,483 |
| 2 | $78,488 | $99,674 | $108,647 |
| 3 | $80,774 | $102,577 | $111,811 |
| 4 | $83,060 | $105,480 | $114,975 |
| 5 | $85,346 | $108,383 | $118,139 |
| 6 | $87,632 | $111,286 | $121,303 |
| 7 | $89,918 | $114,189 | $124,467 |
| 8 | $92,204 | $117,092 | $127,631 |
| 9 | $94,490 | $119,995 | $130,795 |
| 10 | $96,776 | $122,898 | $133,959 |
| 11 | $99,062 | $125,801 | $137,123 |
| 12 | $101,348 | $128,704 | $140,287 |
| 13 | $103,634 | ||
| 14 | $105,920 | ||
| 15 | $108,206 | ||
| 16 | $110,492 | ||
| 17 | $112,778 | ||
| 18 | $115,064 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$76,202
Per month (12)
$6,350.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $78,488 | +$2,286 |
| 3 | $80,774 | +$4,572 |
| 4 | $83,060 | +$6,858 |
| 5 | $85,346 | +$9,144 |
| 6 | $87,632 | +$11,430 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $76,202 a year, $6,350.17 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 NX42 for VA station 655, 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 NX46, Cadillac, MI, Traverse City, MI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76,202 | $96,771 | $105,483 |
| 2 | $78,488 | $99,674 | $108,647 |
| 3 | $80,774 | $102,577 | $111,811 |
| 4 | $83,060 | $105,480 | $114,975 |
| 5 | $85,346 | $108,383 | $118,139 |
| 6 | $87,632 | $111,286 | $121,303 |
| 7 | $89,918 | $114,189 | $124,467 |
| 8 | $92,204 | $117,092 | $127,631 |
| 9 | $94,490 | $119,995 | $130,795 |
| 10 | $96,776 | $122,898 | $133,959 |
| 11 | $99,062 | $125,801 | $137,123 |
| 12 | $101,348 | $128,704 | $140,287 |
| 13 | $103,634 | ||
| 14 | $105,920 | ||
| 15 | $108,206 | ||
| 16 | $110,492 | ||
| 17 | $112,778 | ||
| 18 | $115,064 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$76,202
Per month (12)
$6,350.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $78,488 | +$2,286 |
| 3 | $80,774 | +$4,572 |
| 4 | $83,060 | +$6,858 |
| 5 | $85,346 | +$9,144 |
| 6 | $87,632 | +$11,430 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $76,202 a year, $6,350.17 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 NX46 for VA station 655, 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 - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0GX · Saginaw, MI | $83,880 | $98,975 | $110,631 | $147,129 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NH98 · Saginaw, MI | $93,200 | $107,180 | $122,923 | $163,480 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NO38 · Alpena, MI, Oscoda, MI | $93,200 | $107,180 | $122,923 | $163,480 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NO39 · Clare, MI, Midland, MI | $93,200 | $107,180 | $122,923 | $163,480 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NO42 · Alpena, MI, Oscoda, MI | $91,241 | $104,928 | $114,371 | $152,112 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NO43 · Clare, MI | $91,241 | $104,928 | $114,371 | $152,112 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NO44 · Saginaw, MI | $91,241 | $104,928 | $114,371 | $152,112 |
| RN STAFF - SHIFT SUPERVISOR NR80 · Saginaw, MI | $89,936 | $103,426 | $112,732 | $149,923 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NX40 · Gaylord, MI, Grayling, MI, Indian River, MI | $93,200 | $107,180 | $122,923 | $163,480 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NX41 · Gaylord, MI, Grayling, MI, Indian River, MI | $91,241 | $104,928 | $114,371 | $152,112 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NX44 · Bad Axe, MI | $93,200 | $107,180 | $122,923 | $163,480 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NX45 · Bad Axe, MI | $91,241 | $104,928 | $114,371 | $152,112 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NX48 · Cadillac, MI, Traverse City, MI | $93,200 | $107,180 | $122,923 | $163,480 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NX49 · Cadillac, MI, Traverse City, MI | $91,241 | $104,928 | $114,371 | $152,112 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NY12 · Bay City, MI, Hemlock, MI, Kawkawlin, MI +1 | – | – | – | $219,743 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Saginaw, MI?
On station 655's base RN schedules, from $76,202 (Nurse I, step 1) to $140,287 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.
Other VA stations in Michigan
- Ann Arbor, MIstation 506
- Iron Mountain, MIstation 585
- Detroit, MIstation 553
- Battle Creek, MIstation 515
- Dundee, MIstation 741
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.