Agency Pay Tracker
Real pay packages from travel nurses — by agency, specialty, and state. Browse what others are earning, then submit your own.
The more nurses who contribute, the better this gets. All submissions are 100% anonymous.
How the numbers here are checked
Tax figures are computed from published IRS and SSA sources and per diem from GSA, each carrying a citation and a retrieval date; our build fails if any loses one. Pay, rent and cost-of-living figures are our own editorial estimates. This page has not been reviewed by a licensed professional — see our methodology, and consult a CPA about your own situation.
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How to Use This Data to Negotiate
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Find your specialty + agency combination
Filter by your specialty and compare the blended rates across agencies. The blended rate is the only fair way to compare packages with different taxable/stipend splits.
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Use the median as your floor
If an agency offers below the median blended rate for your specialty, you have leverage. Say: "I've seen blended rates of $X for [specialty] in [state] — can you match that?"
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Quantify the difference
Use the Negotiation ROI Calculator to see exactly how much a $2/hr raise or $100 stipend bump adds up to over a 13-week contract.
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Submit your package after each contract
After you've negotiated and signed, submit your final package anonymously. It takes 90 seconds and helps every nurse who comes after you.
Understanding Blended Rate vs. Taxable Rate
| Package | Taxable/hr | Stipend/wk | Blended/hr | Weekly Take-Home* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High taxable | $30 | $800 | $52/hr | ~$1,556 |
| Balanced | $24 | $1,450 | $64/hr | ~$2,012 |
| High stipend | $20 | $1,800 | $70/hr | ~$2,201 |
*Assumes 36 hrs/week, 30% effective tax rate on taxable wages, stipend fully tax-free.
The "High stipend" package pays $645/week more take-home despite a $10/hr lower taxable rate. Always compare blended rates — not taxable rates alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the agency pay data?
All data is submitted anonymously by working travel nurses. We show median values across multiple submissions to smooth out outliers. Data is filtered to contracts from the last two years. The more nurses who submit, the more accurate the ranges become — so contribute your own package to help.
Why does the same agency show different rates for different specialties?
Agency pay varies significantly by specialty because bill rates set by facilities differ. ICU and OR nurses command higher bill rates than Med-Surg, which means agencies can offer higher pay packages for those specialties even with the same margin. Always compare within your specific specialty.
What is a blended rate and why does it matter?
The blended rate is your total weekly compensation (taxable hourly × hours + weekly stipend) divided by hours worked. It lets you compare contracts apples-to-apples regardless of how agencies split taxable pay vs. tax-free stipends. A $20/hr job with $1,800 stipend beats a $28/hr job with $800 stipend at 36 hrs/week.
Is this data anonymous?
Yes — submissions collect only agency name, specialty, state, pay rates, and years of experience. No name, email, or identifying information is collected or stored. Submissions with extreme outliers are filtered before display.
Why do pay rates vary so much by state?
State pay variation comes from three factors: facility bill rates (California hospitals pay more due to mandatory staffing ratios), cost of living adjustments in stipends (GSA lodging rates are 3–5x higher in San Francisco vs. rural Texas), and local supply/demand for nurses. California and Washington consistently top the pay rankings.
How do I use this data to negotiate a better rate?
Use the median blended rate as your baseline when negotiating. If an agency offers below the median for your specialty, say: 'I've seen blended rates of $X for [specialty] in [state] — can you get closer to that?' Then use the Negotiation ROI Calculator to quantify exactly how much a $2/hr raise is worth over your contract.