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Travel Nurse Pay in Denver, CO

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Denver, CO
Lodging Rate
$185/day
$1295/week
M&IE Rate
$74/day
$518/week
Total Stipend
$259/day
$1,813/week
Top Take-Home
$5,295/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · CO state income tax: 4.4%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Denver

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,482$1,813$5,295$68,835
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,203$1,813$3,016$39,209
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,045$1,813$2,858$37,152
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,018$1,813$2,831$36,809
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$855$1,813$2,668$34,682
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$834$1,813$2,647$34,408
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$831$1,813$2,644$34,374
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$807$1,813$2,620$34,065
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$807$1,813$2,620$34,065
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$796$1,813$2,609$33,911
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$784$1,813$2,597$33,756
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$736$1,813$2,549$33,139
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$661$1,813$2,474$32,158

Travel Nurse Pay in Denver: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Denver, CO qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $185 per day ($1295/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $74 per day ($518/week). Combined, this totals $1813 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

CO has a state income tax rate of 4.4%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Denver, 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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