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Travel Nurse Pay in Charlotte, NC

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Charlotte, NC
Lodging Rate
$132/day
$924/week
M&IE Rate
$64/day
$448/week
Total Stipend
$196/day
$1,372/week
Top Take-Home
$4,822/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · NC state income tax: 5.0%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Charlotte

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,450$1,372$4,822$62,680
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,193$1,372$2,565$33,347
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,036$1,372$2,408$31,308
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,010$1,372$2,382$30,968
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$848$1,372$2,220$28,861
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$827$1,372$2,199$28,589
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$825$1,372$2,197$28,555
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$801$1,372$2,173$28,249
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$801$1,372$2,173$28,249
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$789$1,372$2,161$28,096
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$777$1,372$2,149$27,943
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$730$1,372$2,102$27,332
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$656$1,372$2,028$26,358

Travel Nurse Pay in Charlotte: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Charlotte, NC qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $132 per day ($924/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $64 per day ($448/week). Combined, this totals $1372 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

NC 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 Charlotte, 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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