Annual salary
$79,295
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VA nurse pay scale, Temple, TX (station 674)
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 674 sets nurse locality pay for Temple, TX, Waco, TX, Austin, TX, Copperas Cove, TX, Fort Hood, TX, Killeen, TX.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $79,295 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $139,966 at the top of the highest grade, per the VA's nurse locality pay file (effective ).
- The station also publishes 13 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 NJ05, Copperas Cove, TX, Fort Hood, TX, Gatesville, TX, Harker Heights, TX and 3 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $79,295 | $95,779 | $105,239 |
| 2 | $81,673 | $98,652 | $108,396 |
| 3 | $84,051 | $101,525 | $111,553 |
| 4 | $86,429 | $104,398 | $114,710 |
| 5 | $88,807 | $107,271 | $117,867 |
| 6 | $91,185 | $110,144 | $121,024 |
| 7 | $93,563 | $113,017 | $124,181 |
| 8 | $95,941 | $115,890 | $127,338 |
| 9 | $98,319 | $118,763 | $130,495 |
| 10 | $100,697 | $121,636 | $133,652 |
| 11 | $103,075 | $124,509 | $136,809 |
| 12 | $105,453 | $127,382 | $139,966 |
| 13 | $107,831 | ||
| 14 | $110,209 | ||
| 15 | $112,587 | ||
| 16 | $114,965 | ||
| 17 | $117,343 | ||
| 18 | $119,721 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Per month (12)
$6,607.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,673 | +$2,378 |
| 3 | $84,051 | +$4,756 |
| 4 | $86,429 | +$7,134 |
| 5 | $88,807 | +$9,512 |
| 6 | $91,185 | +$11,890 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,295 a year, $6,607.92 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 NJ05 for VA station 674, 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 NJ06, Austin, TX, Austin, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Driftwood, TX and 4 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $79,295 | $95,779 | $105,239 |
| 2 | $81,673 | $98,652 | $108,396 |
| 3 | $84,051 | $101,525 | $111,553 |
| 4 | $86,429 | $104,398 | $114,710 |
| 5 | $88,807 | $107,271 | $117,867 |
| 6 | $91,185 | $110,144 | $121,024 |
| 7 | $93,563 | $113,017 | $124,181 |
| 8 | $95,941 | $115,890 | $127,338 |
| 9 | $98,319 | $118,763 | $130,495 |
| 10 | $100,697 | $121,636 | $133,652 |
| 11 | $103,075 | $124,509 | $136,809 |
| 12 | $105,453 | $127,382 | $139,966 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$79,295
Per month (12)
$6,607.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,673 | +$2,378 |
| 3 | $84,051 | +$4,756 |
| 4 | $86,429 | +$7,134 |
| 5 | $88,807 | +$9,512 |
| 6 | $91,185 | +$11,890 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,295 a year, $6,607.92 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 NJ06 for VA station 674, 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 NJ09, China Spring, TX, Hewitt, TX, Lorena, TX, Moody, TX 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 | $79,295 | $95,779 | $105,239 |
| 2 | $81,673 | $98,652 | $108,396 |
| 3 | $84,051 | $101,525 | $111,553 |
| 4 | $86,429 | $104,398 | $114,710 |
| 5 | $88,807 | $107,271 | $117,867 |
| 6 | $91,185 | $110,144 | $121,024 |
| 7 | $93,563 | $113,017 | $124,181 |
| 8 | $95,941 | $115,890 | $127,338 |
| 9 | $98,319 | $118,763 | $130,495 |
| 10 | $100,697 | $121,636 | $133,652 |
| 11 | $103,075 | $124,509 | $136,809 |
| 12 | $105,453 | $127,382 | $139,966 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$79,295
Per month (12)
$6,607.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,673 | +$2,378 |
| 3 | $84,051 | +$4,756 |
| 4 | $86,429 | +$7,134 |
| 5 | $88,807 | +$9,512 |
| 6 | $91,185 | +$11,890 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,295 a year, $6,607.92 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 NJ09 for VA station 674, 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 NJ12, Palestine, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $79,295 | $95,779 | $105,239 |
| 2 | $81,673 | $98,652 | $108,396 |
| 3 | $84,051 | $101,525 | $111,553 |
| 4 | $86,429 | $104,398 | $114,710 |
| 5 | $88,807 | $107,271 | $117,867 |
| 6 | $91,185 | $110,144 | $121,024 |
| 7 | $93,563 | $113,017 | $124,181 |
| 8 | $95,941 | $115,890 | $127,338 |
| 9 | $98,319 | $118,763 | $130,495 |
| 10 | $100,697 | $121,636 | $133,652 |
| 11 | $103,075 | $124,509 | $136,809 |
| 12 | $105,453 | $127,382 | $139,966 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$79,295
Per month (12)
$6,607.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,673 | +$2,378 |
| 3 | $84,051 | +$4,756 |
| 4 | $86,429 | +$7,134 |
| 5 | $88,807 | +$9,512 |
| 6 | $91,185 | +$11,890 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,295 a year, $6,607.92 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 NJ12 for VA station 674, 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 NJ13, Brownwood, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $79,295 | $95,779 | $105,239 |
| 2 | $81,673 | $98,652 | $108,396 |
| 3 | $84,051 | $101,525 | $111,553 |
| 4 | $86,429 | $104,398 | $114,710 |
| 5 | $88,807 | $107,271 | $117,867 |
| 6 | $91,185 | $110,144 | $121,024 |
| 7 | $93,563 | $113,017 | $124,181 |
| 8 | $95,941 | $115,890 | $127,338 |
| 9 | $98,319 | $118,763 | $130,495 |
| 10 | $100,697 | $121,636 | $133,652 |
| 11 | $103,075 | $124,509 | $136,809 |
| 12 | $105,453 | $127,382 | $139,966 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$79,295
Per month (12)
$6,607.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,673 | +$2,378 |
| 3 | $84,051 | +$4,756 |
| 4 | $86,429 | +$7,134 |
| 5 | $88,807 | +$9,512 |
| 6 | $91,185 | +$11,890 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,295 a year, $6,607.92 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 NJ13 for VA station 674, 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 NJ14, Bryan, TX
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $79,295 | $95,779 | $105,239 |
| 2 | $81,673 | $98,652 | $108,396 |
| 3 | $84,051 | $101,525 | $111,553 |
| 4 | $86,429 | $104,398 | $114,710 |
| 5 | $88,807 | $107,271 | $117,867 |
| 6 | $91,185 | $110,144 | $121,024 |
| 7 | $93,563 | $113,017 | $124,181 |
| 8 | $95,941 | $115,890 | $127,338 |
| 9 | $98,319 | $118,763 | $130,495 |
| 10 | $100,697 | $121,636 | $133,652 |
| 11 | $103,075 | $124,509 | $136,809 |
| 12 | $105,453 | $127,382 | $139,966 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$79,295
Per month (12)
$6,607.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,673 | +$2,378 |
| 3 | $84,051 | +$4,756 |
| 4 | $86,429 | +$7,134 |
| 5 | $88,807 | +$9,512 |
| 6 | $91,185 | +$11,890 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,295 a year, $6,607.92 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 NJ14 for VA station 674, 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 N0NI · Temple, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $140,807 | $187,271 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NJ07 · Copperas Cove, TX, Fort Hood, TX, Killeen, TX +1 | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NJ16 · Temple, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $133,829 | $177,983 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP20 · Brownwood, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $133,829 | $177,983 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP21 · Bryan, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $133,829 | $177,983 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP22 · Valley Mills, TX, Waco, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $133,829 | $177,983 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP23 · Austin, TX, Cedar Park, TX, La Grange, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $133,829 | $177,983 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP31 · Palestine, TX | $106,764 | $122,779 | $133,829 | $177,983 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NP34 · Waco, TX | $92,157 | $105,981 | $115,520 | $153,635 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor NP35 · Temple, TX | $90,891 | $104,528 | $113,933 | $151,520 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor NP36 · Waco, TX | $90,891 | $104,528 | $113,933 | $151,520 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NP48 · Temple, TX | $92,157 | $105,981 | $115,520 | $153,635 |
| RN - Assistant/Associate/Depu NY64 · Temple, TX | – | – | $137,881 | $183,377 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Temple, TX?
On station 674's base RN schedules, from $79,295 (Nurse I, step 1) to $139,966 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 Texas
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All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.