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Travel Nurse Pay in Los Angeles, CA

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Los Angeles, CA
Lodging Rate
$241/day
$1687/week
M&IE Rate
$79/day
$553/week
Total Stipend
$320/day
$2,240/week
Top Take-Home
$5,452/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · CA state income tax: 9.3%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Los Angeles

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,212$2,240$5,452$70,882
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,121$2,240$3,361$43,690
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$974$2,240$3,214$41,785
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$950$2,240$3,190$41,468
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$798$2,240$3,038$39,500
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$779$2,240$3,019$39,246
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$776$2,240$3,016$39,214
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$754$2,240$2,994$38,928
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$754$2,240$2,994$38,928
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$743$2,240$2,983$38,785
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$732$2,240$2,972$38,642
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$689$2,240$2,929$38,071
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$618$2,240$2,858$37,158

Travel Nurse Pay in Los Angeles: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Los Angeles, CA qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $241 per day ($1687/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $79 per day ($553/week). Combined, this totals $2240 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

CA has a state income tax rate of 9.3%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Los Angeles, 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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