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Travel Nurse Pay in Boston, MA

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Boston, MA
Lodging Rate
$290/day
$2030/week
M&IE Rate
$79/day
$553/week
Total Stipend
$369/day
$2,583/week
Top Take-Home
$6,032/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · MA state income tax: 5.0%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Boston

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,449$2,583$6,032$78,416
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,193$2,583$3,776$49,088
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,036$2,583$3,619$47,049
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,010$2,583$3,593$46,709
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$848$2,583$3,431$44,603
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$827$2,583$3,410$44,331
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$824$2,583$3,407$44,297
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$801$2,583$3,384$43,991
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$801$2,583$3,384$43,991
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$789$2,583$3,372$43,838
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$777$2,583$3,360$43,685
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$730$2,583$3,313$43,073
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$655$2,583$3,238$42,100

Travel Nurse Pay in Boston: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Boston, MA qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $290 per day ($2030/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $79 per day ($553/week). Combined, this totals $2583 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

MA has a state income tax rate of 5.0%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Boston, 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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