Travel Nurse Pay in Washington DC, DC

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

GSA Per Diem Rates — Washington DC, DC

Lodging Rate

$258/day

$1806/week

M&IE Rate

$79/day

$553/week

Total Stipend

$337/day

$2,359/week

Top Take-Home

$5,615/wk

Locum MD – Hospitalist

✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · DC state income tax: 8.5%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Washington DC

Specialty	Hourly Range	Schedule	Net Taxable/wk	Stipend/wk	Take-Home/wk	13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist	$100–$175/hr	5×8 hrs	$3,256	$2,359	$5,615	$73,001
Physical Therapist	$32–$52/hr	5×8 hrs	$1,134	$2,359	$3,493	$45,412
MRI Technologist	$26–$46/hr	4×10 hrs	$986	$2,359	$3,345	$43,482
CT Technologist	$25–$45/hr	4×10 hrs	$961	$2,359	$3,320	$43,160
OR / Surgical RN	$22–$42/hr	3×12 hrs	$808	$2,359	$3,167	$41,166
Surgical Tech	$20–$36/hr	4×10 hrs	$788	$2,359	$3,147	$40,909
ER / Emergency RN	$22–$40/hr	3×12 hrs	$785	$2,359	$3,144	$40,877
NICU RN	$22–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$763	$2,359	$3,122	$40,587
Respiratory Therapist	$22–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$763	$2,359	$3,122	$40,587
Labor & Delivery RN	$21–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$752	$2,359	$3,111	$40,443
ICU / Critical Care RN	$20–$38/hr	3×12 hrs	$741	$2,359	$3,100	$40,298
Telemetry RN	$20–$34/hr	3×12 hrs	$696	$2,359	$3,055	$39,719
Med-Surg RN	$18–$30/hr	3×12 hrs	$625	$2,359	$2,984	$38,795

Travel Nurse Pay in Washington DC: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Washington DC, DC qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $258 per day ($1806/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $79 per day ($553/week). Combined, this totals $2359 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

DC has a state income tax rate of 8.5%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Washington DC, 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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