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Travel Nurse Pay in Sacramento, CA

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Sacramento, CA
Lodging Rate
$166/day
$1162/week
M&IE Rate
$74/day
$518/week
Total Stipend
$240/day
$1,680/week
Top Take-Home
$4,892/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · CA state income tax: 9.3%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Sacramento

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,212$1,680$4,892$63,602
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,121$1,680$2,801$36,410
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$974$1,680$2,654$34,505
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$950$1,680$2,630$34,188
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$798$1,680$2,478$32,220
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$779$1,680$2,459$31,966
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$776$1,680$2,456$31,934
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$754$1,680$2,434$31,648
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$754$1,680$2,434$31,648
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$743$1,680$2,423$31,505
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$732$1,680$2,412$31,362
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$689$1,680$2,369$30,791
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$618$1,680$2,298$29,878

Travel Nurse Pay in Sacramento: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Sacramento, CA qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $166 per day ($1162/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $74 per day ($518/week). Combined, this totals $1680 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 Sacramento, 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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