Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Ohio

Pre-loaded with Ohio's numbers: 3.99% state income tax, average pay of $1,872/week ($52/hr), and OH GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,872/wk

Avg OH Pay

3.99%

State Income Tax

~$1,099/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

90.7

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Ohio ($686/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate28.0%
Federal: 24%
State: 3.99%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 3.99% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$82.53

Based on 36 hours in OH.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,971

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,872

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$524

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,447

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$31,811

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$63,623

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$127,245

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,447

per week

Taxes

$524

per week

Total Gross: $2,971 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$686

$2,970/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Ohio

$900

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,070

Your stipend covers rent with $2,070 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Ohio

Monthly Net Income:$10,596
Average 1BR Rent:$900
True Discretionary Income:$9,696

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:90.7

National average = 100. Ohio's cost of living is lower than the national average by 9.3 points.

Housing Cost: Low

Utilities: Low

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Ohio Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Ohio?

With the average Ohio package of $1,872/week and 3.99% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Ohio?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Ohio's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Ohio a good state for travel nurse pay?

Ohio averages $1,872/week with a 3.99% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 90.7. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay Ohio taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Ohio income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.