Annual salary
$69,430
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VA nurse pay scale, West Palm Beach, FL (station 548)
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 548 sets nurse locality pay for West Palm Beach, FL, Ft Pierce, FL, Okeechobee, FL, Port Saint Lucie, FL, Stuart, FL, Vero Beach, FL.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $60,039 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $128,571 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 $95,811 to $172,913.
- The station also publishes 22 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 N0H6, Ft Pierce, FL, Okeechobee, FL, Port Saint Lucie, FL, Stuart, FL 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 | $69,430 | $81,924 | $96,671 |
| 2 | $71,512 | $84,381 | $99,571 |
| 3 | $73,594 | $86,838 | $102,471 |
| 4 | $75,676 | $89,295 | $105,371 |
| 5 | $77,758 | $91,752 | $108,271 |
| 6 | $79,840 | $94,209 | $111,171 |
| 7 | $81,922 | $96,666 | $114,071 |
| 8 | $84,004 | $99,123 | $116,971 |
| 9 | $86,086 | $101,580 | $119,871 |
| 10 | $88,168 | $104,037 | $122,771 |
| 11 | $90,250 | $106,494 | $125,671 |
| 12 | $92,332 | $108,951 | $128,571 |
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Per month (12)
$5,785.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,512 | +$2,082 |
| 3 | $73,594 | +$4,164 |
| 4 | $75,676 | +$6,246 |
| 5 | $77,758 | +$8,328 |
| 6 | $79,840 | +$10,410 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,430 a year, $5,785.83 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 N0H6 for VA station 548, 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 ND46, Boynton Beach, FL, Delray Beach, FL, Jupiter, FL, Loxahatchee, FL 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 | $69,430 | $81,924 | $96,671 |
| 2 | $71,512 | $84,381 | $99,571 |
| 3 | $73,594 | $86,838 | $102,471 |
| 4 | $75,676 | $89,295 | $105,371 |
| 5 | $77,758 | $91,752 | $108,271 |
| 6 | $79,840 | $94,209 | $111,171 |
| 7 | $81,922 | $96,666 | $114,071 |
| 8 | $84,004 | $99,123 | $116,971 |
| 9 | $86,086 | $101,580 | $119,871 |
| 10 | $88,168 | $104,037 | $122,771 |
| 11 | $90,250 | $106,494 | $125,671 |
| 12 | $92,332 | $108,951 | $128,571 |
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
$69,430
Per month (12)
$5,785.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,512 | +$2,082 |
| 3 | $73,594 | +$4,164 |
| 4 | $75,676 | +$6,246 |
| 5 | $77,758 | +$8,328 |
| 6 | $79,840 | +$10,410 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,430 a year, $5,785.83 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 ND46 for VA station 548, 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 NO73, Clewiston, FL, Moore Haven, FL
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,039 | $76,851 | $91,296 |
| 2 | $61,840 | $79,156 | $94,034 |
| 3 | $63,641 | $81,461 | $96,772 |
| 4 | $65,442 | $83,766 | $99,510 |
| 5 | $67,243 | $86,071 | $102,248 |
| 6 | $69,044 | $88,376 | $104,986 |
| 7 | $70,845 | $90,681 | $107,724 |
| 8 | $72,646 | $92,986 | $110,462 |
| 9 | $74,447 | $95,291 | $113,200 |
| 10 | $76,248 | $97,596 | $115,938 |
| 11 | $78,049 | $99,901 | $118,676 |
| 12 | $79,850 | $102,206 | $121,414 |
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Annual salary
$60,039
Per month (12)
$5,003.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,840 | +$1,801 |
| 3 | $63,641 | +$3,602 |
| 4 | $65,442 | +$5,403 |
| 5 | $67,243 | +$7,204 |
| 6 | $69,044 | +$9,005 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,039 a year, $5,003.25 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 NO73 for VA station 548, 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 N0KU, Martin, FL, Ft Pierce, FL, Okeechobee, FL, Port Saint Lucie, FL and 2 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $102,131 | $117,440 |
| 2 | $105,194 | $120,963 |
| 3 | $108,257 | $124,486 |
| 4 | $111,320 | $128,009 |
| 5 | $114,383 | $131,532 |
| 6 | $117,446 | $135,055 |
| 7 | $120,509 | $138,578 |
| 8 | $123,572 | $142,101 |
| 9 | $126,635 | $145,624 |
| 10 | $129,698 | $149,147 |
| 11 | $132,761 | $152,670 |
| 12 | $135,824 | $156,193 |
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Annual salary
$102,131
Per month (12)
$8,510.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $105,194 | +$3,063 |
| 3 | $108,257 | +$6,126 |
| 4 | $111,320 | +$9,189 |
| 5 | $114,383 | +$12,252 |
| 6 | $117,446 | +$15,315 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $102,131 a year, $8,510.92 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 N0KU for VA station 548, 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 ND48, Delray Beach, FL, Palm Beach, FL, Wellington, FL, West Palm Beach, FL
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95,811 | $113,055 | $130,013 |
| 2 | $98,685 | $116,446 | $133,913 |
| 3 | $101,559 | $119,837 | $137,813 |
| 4 | $104,433 | $123,228 | $141,713 |
| 5 | $107,307 | $126,619 | $145,613 |
| 6 | $110,181 | $130,010 | $149,513 |
| 7 | $113,055 | $133,401 | $153,413 |
| 8 | $115,929 | $136,792 | $157,313 |
| 9 | $118,803 | $140,183 | $161,213 |
| 10 | $121,677 | $143,574 | $165,113 |
| 11 | $124,551 | $146,965 | $169,013 |
| 12 | $127,425 | $150,356 | $172,913 |
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
$95,811
Per month (12)
$7,984.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $98,685 | +$2,874 |
| 3 | $101,559 | +$5,748 |
| 4 | $104,433 | +$8,622 |
| 5 | $107,307 | +$11,496 |
| 6 | $110,181 | +$14,370 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $95,811 a year, $7,984.25 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 ND48 for VA station 548, 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-Critical Care N05W · West Palm Beach, FL | $78,580 | $92,720 | $109,409 | $145,511 |
| RN Staff-Inpt N05Y · West Palm Beach, FL | $75,721 | $89,347 | $105,429 | $140,211 |
| RN Staff- Resource/Float Pool N064 · West Palm Beach, FL | $75,761 | $89,395 | $105,483 | $140,287 |
| RN, Prev/Occup Helth N08S · West Palm Beach, FL | $72,152 | $85,138 | $100,460 | $133,603 |
| RN Staff - Operating Room N08T · West Palm Beach, FL | $85,718 | $101,143 | $119,347 | $158,727 |
| RN Staff- Emergency Dept/Urgen N08U · West Palm Beach, FL | $77,926 | $91,948 | $108,497 | $144,291 |
| RN Staff - Dialysis N08V · West Palm Beach, FL | $77,926 | $91,948 | $108,497 | $144,291 |
| RN Staff - Cardiac Catheteriza N08W · West Palm Beach, FL | $82,580 | $97,441 | $114,977 | $152,916 |
| RN STAFF - GASTROINTESTINAL SP N09V · West Palm Beach, FL | $75,760 | $89,395 | $105,482 | $140,286 |
| RN/Wound Care Spec N09X · West Palm Beach, FL | $77,926 | $91,948 | $108,497 | $144,291 |
| RN- PICC Line N0A5 · West Palm Beach, FL | $74,318 | $87,691 | $103,473 | $137,617 |
| RN Staff - Interventional Radi N0A9 · West Palm Beach, FL | $82,580 | $97,441 | $114,987 | $152,926 |
| RN-IV Therapy N0AA · West Palm Beach, FL | $74,318 | $87,691 | $103,473 | $137,617 |
| RN Staff - PACU N0C5 · West Palm Beach, FL | $73,597 | $86,840 | $102,468 | $136,282 |
| RN/Staff-Inp Clc N0CL · West Palm Beach, FL | $71,514 | $84,381 | $99,564 | $132,410 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0H7 · Ft Pierce, FL, Okeechobee, FL, Port Saint Lucie, FL +2 | – | $91,169 | $107,572 | $143,069 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse N0M7 · Ft Pierce, FL, Okeechobee, FL, Port Saint Lucie, FL +2 | – | $97,966 | $112,662 | $149,831 |
| RN/Nurse Executive ND47 · Lake Worth, FL, Lantana, FL, West Palm Beach, FL | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse ND49 · Delray Beach, FL, West Palm Beach, FL | – | $112,660 | $129,562 | $172,308 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec ND50 · West Palm Beach, FL | $84,794 | $98,692 | $113,700 | $151,221 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NU04 · West Palm Beach, FL | – | $91,169 | $107,572 | $143,069 |
| RN STAFF - SHIFT SUPERVISOR NU05 · West Palm Beach, FL | – | $91,280 | $107,706 | $143,247 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in West Palm Beach, FL?
On station 548's base RN schedules, from $60,039 (Nurse I, step 1) to $128,571 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 West Palm Beach, FL?
$95,811 to $172,913 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
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