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Travel Nurse Pay in Atlanta, GA

GSA-verified per diem rates · Updated 2024–25 · After federal + state tax calculations

GSA Per Diem Rates — Atlanta, GA
Lodging Rate
$163/day
$1141/week
M&IE Rate
$69/day
$483/week
Total Stipend
$232/day
$1,624/week
Top Take-Home
$5,045/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · GA state income tax: 5.5%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Atlanta

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,421$1,624$5,045$65,591
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,185$1,624$2,809$36,512
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,029$1,624$2,653$34,489
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,003$1,624$2,627$34,151
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$842$1,624$2,466$32,061
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$821$1,624$2,445$31,791
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$819$1,624$2,443$31,757
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$796$1,624$2,420$31,454
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$796$1,624$2,420$31,454
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$784$1,624$2,408$31,302
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$772$1,624$2,396$31,150
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$725$1,624$2,349$30,543
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$651$1,624$2,275$29,577

Travel Nurse Pay in Atlanta: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Atlanta, GA qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $163 per day ($1141/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $69 per day ($483/week). Combined, this totals $1624 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

GA has a state income tax rate of 5.5%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Atlanta, you must maintain a tax home at least 50 miles away from your assignment and work as a temporary contract employee. Always consult a CPA who specializes in travel healthcare workers for your specific situation.

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