Annual salary
$62,228
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VA nurse pay scale, Wilkes Barre, PA (station 693)
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 693 sets nurse locality pay for Wilkes Barre, PA, Allentown, PA, Sayre, PA, Williamsport, PA, Bangor, PA, Dunmore, PA.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $59,636 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $225,846 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 $90,828 to $152,378.
- The station also publishes 12 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 NJ80, Dunmore, PA
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 | $62,228 | $78,263 | $87,418 | $140,801 | $169,812 |
| 2 | $64,094 | $80,610 | $90,040 | $145,025 | $174,906 |
| 3 | $65,960 | $82,957 | $92,662 | $149,249 | $180,000 |
| 4 | $67,826 | $85,304 | $95,284 | $153,473 | $185,094 |
| 5 | $69,692 | $87,651 | $97,906 | $157,697 | $190,188 |
| 6 | $71,558 | $89,998 | $100,528 | $161,921 | $195,282 |
| 7 | $73,424 | $92,345 | $103,150 | $166,145 | $200,376 |
| 8 | $75,290 | $94,692 | $105,772 | $170,369 | $205,470 |
| 9 | $77,156 | $97,039 | $108,394 | $174,593 | $210,564 |
| 10 | $79,022 | $99,386 | $111,016 | $178,817 | $215,658 |
| 11 | $80,888 | $101,733 | $113,638 | $183,041 | $220,752 |
| 12 | $82,754 | $104,080 | $116,260 | $187,265 | $225,846 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Per month (12)
$5,185.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $64,094 | +$1,866 |
| 3 | $65,960 | +$3,732 |
| 4 | $67,826 | +$5,598 |
| 5 | $69,692 | +$7,464 |
| 6 | $71,558 | +$9,330 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $62,228 a year, $5,185.67 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 NJ80 for VA station 693, 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 NJ81, Allentown, PA, Bangor, PA, Easton, PA, Macungie, PA
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 | $67,892 | $79,369 | $91,640 | $140,801 | $153,821 |
| 2 | $69,928 | $81,750 | $94,389 | $145,025 | $158,435 |
| 3 | $71,964 | $84,131 | $97,138 | $149,249 | $163,049 |
| 4 | $74,000 | $86,512 | $99,887 | $153,473 | $167,663 |
| 5 | $76,036 | $88,893 | $102,636 | $157,697 | $172,277 |
| 6 | $78,072 | $91,274 | $105,385 | $161,921 | $176,891 |
| 7 | $80,108 | $93,655 | $108,134 | $166,145 | $181,505 |
| 8 | $82,144 | $96,036 | $110,883 | $170,369 | $186,119 |
| 9 | $84,180 | $98,417 | $113,632 | $174,593 | $190,733 |
| 10 | $86,216 | $100,798 | $116,381 | $178,817 | $195,347 |
| 11 | $88,252 | $103,179 | $119,130 | $183,041 | $199,961 |
| 12 | $90,288 | $105,560 | $121,879 | $187,265 | $204,575 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$67,892
Per month (12)
$5,657.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $69,928 | +$2,036 |
| 3 | $71,964 | +$4,072 |
| 4 | $74,000 | +$6,108 |
| 5 | $76,036 | +$8,144 |
| 6 | $78,072 | +$10,180 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $67,892 a year, $5,657.67 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 NJ81 for VA station 693, 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 NJ82, Sayre, PA
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 | $59,636 | $74,513 | $82,434 | $89,853 | $97,939 |
| 2 | $61,425 | $76,748 | $84,907 | $92,548 | $100,877 |
| 3 | $63,214 | $78,983 | $87,380 | $95,243 | $103,815 |
| 4 | $65,003 | $81,218 | $89,853 | $97,938 | $106,753 |
| 5 | $66,792 | $83,453 | $92,326 | $100,633 | $109,691 |
| 6 | $68,581 | $85,688 | $94,799 | $103,328 | $112,629 |
| 7 | $70,370 | $87,923 | $97,272 | $106,023 | $115,567 |
| 8 | $72,159 | $90,158 | $99,745 | $108,718 | $118,505 |
| 9 | $73,948 | $92,393 | $102,218 | $111,413 | $121,443 |
| 10 | $75,737 | $94,628 | $104,691 | $114,108 | $124,381 |
| 11 | $77,526 | $96,863 | $107,164 | $116,803 | $127,319 |
| 12 | $79,315 | $99,098 | $109,637 | $119,498 | $130,257 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$59,636
Per month (12)
$4,969.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,425 | +$1,789 |
| 3 | $63,214 | +$3,578 |
| 4 | $65,003 | +$5,367 |
| 5 | $66,792 | +$7,156 |
| 6 | $68,581 | +$8,945 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $59,636 a year, $4,969.67 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 NJ82 for VA station 693, 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 NJ84, Montoursville, PA, Williamsport, PA
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 | $60,519 | $71,148 | $82,047 | $94,655 | $108,848 |
| 2 | $62,334 | $73,282 | $84,508 | $97,494 | $112,113 |
| 3 | $64,149 | $75,416 | $86,969 | $100,333 | $115,378 |
| 4 | $65,964 | $77,550 | $89,430 | $103,172 | $118,643 |
| 5 | $67,779 | $79,684 | $91,891 | $106,011 | $121,908 |
| 6 | $69,594 | $81,818 | $94,352 | $108,850 | $125,173 |
| 7 | $71,409 | $83,952 | $96,813 | $111,689 | $128,438 |
| 8 | $73,224 | $86,086 | $99,274 | $114,528 | $131,703 |
| 9 | $75,039 | $88,220 | $101,735 | $117,367 | $134,968 |
| 10 | $76,854 | $90,354 | $104,196 | $120,206 | $138,233 |
| 11 | $78,669 | $92,488 | $106,657 | $123,045 | $141,498 |
| 12 | $80,484 | $94,622 | $109,118 | $125,884 | $144,763 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$60,519
Per month (12)
$5,043.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $62,334 | +$1,815 |
| 3 | $64,149 | +$3,630 |
| 4 | $65,964 | +$5,445 |
| 5 | $67,779 | +$7,260 |
| 6 | $69,594 | +$9,075 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,519 a year, $5,043.25 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 NJ84 for VA station 693, 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 NU20, Sayre, PA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $90,828 | $105,112 | $114,571 |
| 2 | $93,552 | $108,265 | $118,008 |
| 3 | $96,276 | $111,418 | $121,445 |
| 4 | $99,000 | $114,571 | $124,882 |
| 5 | $101,724 | $117,724 | $128,319 |
| 6 | $104,448 | $120,877 | $131,756 |
| 7 | $107,172 | $124,030 | $135,193 |
| 8 | $109,896 | $127,183 | $138,630 |
| 9 | $112,620 | $130,336 | $142,067 |
| 10 | $115,344 | $133,489 | $145,504 |
| 11 | $118,068 | $136,642 | $148,941 |
| 12 | $120,792 | $139,795 | $152,378 |
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
$90,828
Per month (12)
$7,569.00
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $93,552 | +$2,724 |
| 3 | $96,276 | +$5,448 |
| 4 | $99,000 | +$8,172 |
| 5 | $101,724 | +$10,896 |
| 6 | $104,448 | +$13,620 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $90,828 a year, $7,569.00 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 NU20 for VA station 693, 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-Asst Mgr N08B · Wilkes Barre, PA | $76,519 | $90,281 | $100,841 | $134,116 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor N0DP · Wilkes Barre, PA | $71,562 | $90,003 | $100,530 | $133,695 |
| NP - OTHER NJ83 · Bear Creek, PA, Wilkes Barre, PA | $89,861 | $104,968 | $114,417 | $152,169 |
| NP - OTHER NJ85 · Alburtis, PA, Allentown, PA | $95,369 | $110,367 | $120,300 | $159,999 |
| NP - OTHER NU19 · Williamsport, PA | $89,861 | $104,968 | $114,417 | $152,169 |
| RN Staff - Operating Room NV76 · Wilkes Barre, PA | $71,988 | $84,403 | $94,274 | $125,382 |
| RN STAFF - INPT NW62 · West Wyoming, PA, Wilkes Barre, PA | $64,058 | $80,564 | $89,990 | $119,679 |
| RN Staff- Emergency Dept/Urgen NW71 · Wilkes Barre, PA | $67,777 | $79,083 | $88,276 | $117,404 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY44 · Wilkes Barre, PA | $77,089 | $96,955 | $108,297 | $144,025 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY45 · Allentown, PA, Bangor, PA | $77,807 | $90,959 | $105,023 | $139,673 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY46 · Williamsport, PA | $76,558 | $90,002 | $103,789 | $138,032 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NY47 · Sayre, PA | $76,667 | $89,695 | $99,234 | $131,981 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Wilkes Barre, PA?
On station 693's base RN schedules, from $59,636 (Nurse I, step 1) to $225,846 at the top of the highest grade, effective May 17, 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 Wilkes Barre, PA?
$90,828 to $152,378 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Pennsylvania
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- Aspinwall, PAstation 646
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- Butler, PAstation 529
- Erie, PAstation 562
- Coatesville, PAstation 542
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.