Travel Nurse Pay in Seattle, WA

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Seattle, WA

Lodging Rate

$243/day

$1701/week

M&IE Rate

$79/day

$553/week

Total Stipend

$322/day

$2,254/week

Top Take-Home

$5,978/wk

Locum MD – Hospitalist

✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · WA state income tax: 0.0%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Seattle

Specialty	Hourly Range	Schedule	Net Taxable/wk	Stipend/wk	Take-Home/wk	13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist	$100–$175/hr	5×8 hrs	$3,724	$2,254	$5,978	$77,714
Physical Therapist	$32–$52/hr	5×8 hrs	$1,277	$2,254	$3,531	$45,903
MRI Technologist	$26–$46/hr	4×10 hrs	$1,108	$2,254	$3,362	$43,708
CT Technologist	$25–$45/hr	4×10 hrs	$1,080	$2,254	$3,334	$43,342
OR / Surgical RN	$22–$42/hr	3×12 hrs	$906	$2,254	$3,160	$41,074
Surgical Tech	$20–$36/hr	4×10 hrs	$883	$2,254	$3,137	$40,782
ER / Emergency RN	$22–$40/hr	3×12 hrs	$880	$2,254	$3,134	$40,745
NICU RN	$22–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$855	$2,254	$3,109	$40,416
Respiratory Therapist	$22–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$855	$2,254	$3,109	$40,416
Labor & Delivery RN	$21–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$842	$2,254	$3,096	$40,251
ICU / Critical Care RN	$20–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$830	$2,254	$3,084	$40,087
Telemetry RN	$20–$34/hr	3×12 hrs	$779	$2,254	$3,033	$39,428
Med-Surg RN	$18–$30/hr	3×12 hrs	$699	$2,254	$2,953	$38,385

Travel Nurse Pay in Seattle: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Seattle, WA qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $243 per day ($1701/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $79 per day ($553/week). Combined, this totals $2254 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

WA has no state income tax, which significantly boosts your take-home pay compared to high-tax states like California or New York.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Seattle, 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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