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Travel Nurse Pay in San Diego, CA

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — San Diego, CA
Lodging Rate
$219/day
$1533/week
M&IE Rate
$74/day
$518/week
Total Stipend
$293/day
$2,051/week
Top Take-Home
$5,263/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · CA state income tax: 9.3%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — San Diego

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,212$2,051$5,263$68,425
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,121$2,051$3,172$41,233
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$974$2,051$3,025$39,328
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$950$2,051$3,001$39,011
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$798$2,051$2,849$37,043
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$779$2,051$2,830$36,789
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$776$2,051$2,827$36,757
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$754$2,051$2,805$36,471
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$754$2,051$2,805$36,471
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$743$2,051$2,794$36,328
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$732$2,051$2,783$36,185
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$689$2,051$2,740$35,614
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$618$2,051$2,669$34,701

Travel Nurse Pay in San Diego: What to Know

Travel nurses working in San Diego, CA qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $219 per day ($1533/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $74 per day ($518/week). Combined, this totals $2051 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 San Diego, 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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