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Travel Nurse Pay in Columbus, OH

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Columbus, OH
Lodging Rate
$118/day
$826/week
M&IE Rate
$64/day
$448/week
Total Stipend
$182/day
$1,274/week
Top Take-Home
$4,778/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · OH state income tax: 4.0%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Columbus

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,504$1,274$4,778$62,114
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,210$1,274$2,484$32,290
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,051$1,274$2,325$30,219
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,024$1,274$2,298$29,874
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$859$1,274$2,133$27,735
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$838$1,274$2,112$27,459
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$836$1,274$2,110$27,425
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$812$1,274$2,086$27,114
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$812$1,274$2,086$27,114
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$800$1,274$2,074$26,959
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$788$1,274$2,062$26,804
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$740$1,274$2,014$26,183
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$664$1,274$1,938$25,196

Travel Nurse Pay in Columbus: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Columbus, OH qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $118 per day ($826/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $64 per day ($448/week). Combined, this totals $1274 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

OH has a state income tax rate of 4.0%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Columbus, 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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