Annual salary
$80,912
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VA nurse pay scale, Walla Walla, WA (station 687)
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 687 sets nurse locality pay for Walla Walla, WA, Lewiston, ID, Boardman, OR, Enterprise, OR, La Grande, OR, Richland, WA.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $80,912 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $222,310 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 $110,643 to $201,186.
- The station also publishes 9 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 NJ56, Grangeville, ID, Lewiston, ID, Athena, OR, Boardman, OR and 7 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 | $80,912 | $97,140 | $109,445 | $139,620 | $167,156 |
| 2 | $83,339 | $100,054 | $112,728 | $143,808 | $172,170 |
| 3 | $85,766 | $102,968 | $116,011 | $147,996 | $177,184 |
| 4 | $88,193 | $105,882 | $119,294 | $152,184 | $182,198 |
| 5 | $90,620 | $108,796 | $122,577 | $156,372 | $187,212 |
| 6 | $93,047 | $111,710 | $125,860 | $160,560 | $192,226 |
| 7 | $95,474 | $114,624 | $129,143 | $164,748 | $197,240 |
| 8 | $97,901 | $117,538 | $132,426 | $168,936 | $202,254 |
| 9 | $100,328 | $120,452 | $135,709 | $173,124 | $207,268 |
| 10 | $102,755 | $123,366 | $138,992 | $177,312 | $212,282 |
| 11 | $105,182 | $126,280 | $142,275 | $181,500 | $217,296 |
| 12 | $107,609 | $129,194 | $145,558 | $185,688 | $222,310 |
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Per month (12)
$6,742.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $83,339 | +$2,427 |
| 3 | $85,766 | +$4,854 |
| 4 | $88,193 | +$7,281 |
| 5 | $90,620 | +$9,708 |
| 6 | $93,047 | +$12,135 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $80,912 a year, $6,742.67 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 NJ56 for VA station 687, 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 NJ57, Ellensburg, WA, Yakima, WA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $81,182 | $97,485 | $109,847 |
| 2 | $83,617 | $100,409 | $113,142 |
| 3 | $86,052 | $103,333 | $116,437 |
| 4 | $88,487 | $106,257 | $119,732 |
| 5 | $90,922 | $109,181 | $123,027 |
| 6 | $93,357 | $112,105 | $126,322 |
| 7 | $95,792 | $115,029 | $129,617 |
| 8 | $98,227 | $117,953 | $132,912 |
| 9 | $100,662 | $120,877 | $136,207 |
| 10 | $103,097 | $123,801 | $139,502 |
| 11 | $105,532 | $126,725 | $142,797 |
| 12 | $107,967 | $129,649 | $146,092 |
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Annual salary
$81,182
Per month (12)
$6,765.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $83,617 | +$2,435 |
| 3 | $86,052 | +$4,870 |
| 4 | $88,487 | +$7,305 |
| 5 | $90,922 | +$9,740 |
| 6 | $93,357 | +$12,175 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $81,182 a year, $6,765.17 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 NJ57 for VA station 687, 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 NU69, Kennewick, WA, Richland, WA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $87,558 | $106,689 | $117,522 |
| 2 | $90,184 | $109,889 | $121,047 |
| 3 | $92,810 | $113,089 | $124,572 |
| 4 | $95,436 | $116,289 | $128,097 |
| 5 | $98,062 | $119,489 | $131,622 |
| 6 | $100,688 | $122,689 | $135,147 |
| 7 | $103,314 | $125,889 | $138,672 |
| 8 | $105,940 | $129,089 | $142,197 |
| 9 | $108,566 | $132,289 | $145,722 |
| 10 | $111,192 | $135,489 | $149,247 |
| 11 | $113,818 | $138,689 | $152,772 |
| 12 | $116,444 | $141,889 | $156,297 |
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Annual salary
$87,558
Per month (12)
$7,296.50
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $90,184 | +$2,626 |
| 3 | $92,810 | +$5,252 |
| 4 | $95,436 | +$7,878 |
| 5 | $98,062 | +$10,504 |
| 6 | $100,688 | +$13,130 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $87,558 a year, $7,296.50 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 NU69 for VA station 687, 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 NJ58, Lewiston, ID, Boardman, OR, Enterprise, OR, La Grande, OR and 2 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $135,605 | $147,809 |
| 2 | $139,673 | $152,243 |
| 3 | $143,741 | $156,677 |
| 4 | $147,809 | $161,111 |
| 5 | $151,877 | $165,545 |
| 6 | $155,945 | $169,979 |
| 7 | $160,013 | $174,413 |
| 8 | $164,081 | $178,847 |
| 9 | $168,149 | $183,281 |
| 10 | $172,217 | $187,715 |
| 11 | $176,285 | $192,149 |
| 12 | $180,353 | $196,583 |
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Annual salary
$135,605
Per month (12)
$11,300.42
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $139,673 | +$4,068 |
| 3 | $143,741 | +$8,136 |
| 4 | $147,809 | +$12,204 |
| 5 | $151,877 | +$16,272 |
| 6 | $155,945 | +$20,340 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $135,605 a year, $11,300.42 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 NJ58 for VA station 687, 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 NU53, Richland, WA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $138,777 | $151,268 |
| 2 | $142,940 | $155,806 |
| 3 | $147,103 | $160,344 |
| 4 | $151,266 | $164,882 |
| 5 | $155,429 | $169,420 |
| 6 | $159,592 | $173,958 |
| 7 | $163,755 | $178,496 |
| 8 | $167,918 | $183,034 |
| 9 | $172,081 | $187,572 |
| 10 | $176,244 | $192,110 |
| 11 | $180,407 | $196,648 |
| 12 | $184,570 | $201,186 |
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Annual salary
$138,777
Per month (12)
$11,564.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $142,940 | +$4,163 |
| 3 | $147,103 | +$8,326 |
| 4 | $151,266 | +$12,489 |
| 5 | $155,429 | +$16,652 |
| 6 | $159,592 | +$20,815 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $138,777 a year, $11,564.75 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 NU53 for VA station 687, 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 NU54, Yakima, WA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $110,643 | $127,241 | $138,692 |
| 2 | $113,962 | $131,058 | $142,852 |
| 3 | $117,281 | $134,875 | $147,012 |
| 4 | $120,600 | $138,692 | $151,172 |
| 5 | $123,919 | $142,509 | $155,332 |
| 6 | $127,238 | $146,326 | $159,492 |
| 7 | $130,557 | $150,143 | $163,652 |
| 8 | $133,876 | $153,960 | $167,812 |
| 9 | $137,195 | $157,777 | $171,972 |
| 10 | $140,514 | $161,594 | $176,132 |
| 11 | $143,833 | $165,411 | $180,292 |
| 12 | $147,152 | $169,228 | $184,452 |
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Annual salary
$110,643
Per month (12)
$9,220.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $113,962 | +$3,319 |
| 3 | $117,281 | +$6,638 |
| 4 | $120,600 | +$9,957 |
| 5 | $123,919 | +$13,276 |
| 6 | $127,238 | +$16,595 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $110,643 a year, $9,220.25 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 NU54 for VA station 687, 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/Nurse Executive N09P · Walla Walla, WA | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0IT · Lewiston, ID, Boardman, OR, Enterprise, OR +2 | – | $107,096 | $120,664 | $160,473 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0IV · Kennewick, WA, Richland, WA | – | $114,296 | $125,901 | $167,448 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0J3 · Ellensburg, WA, Yakima, WA | – | $107,477 | $121,106 | $161,069 |
| RN ADMIN - PROG MGR/COORD N0JA · Walla Walla, WA | – | $107,096 | $120,664 | $160,473 |
| RN - Supervisory Program Mgr/C N0JC · Walla Walla, WA, Walla Walla, WA | – | $121,809 | $137,235 | $182,522 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY86 · Lewiston, ID, Boardman, OR, Enterprise, OR +2 | – | $125,463 | $141,352 | $187,992 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY87 · Yakima, WA | – | $125,908 | $141,875 | $188,691 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY88 · Richland, WA | – | $129,996 | $143,193 | $190,438 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Walla Walla, WA?
On station 687's base RN schedules, from $80,912 (Nurse I, step 1) to $222,310 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 Walla Walla, WA?
$110,643 to $201,186 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Washington
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.