Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Oregon

Pre-loaded with Oregon's numbers: 9.9% state income tax, average pay of $2,160/week ($54/hr), and OR GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

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

$2,160/wk

Avg OR Pay

9.9%

State Income Tax

~$1,288/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

130.8

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 Oregon ($840/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate33.9%
Federal: 24%
State: 9.9%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 9.9% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$89.78

Based on 36 hours in OR.

Gross Weekly Pay

$3,232

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,944

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$659

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,573

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$33,449

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$66,898

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$133,795

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,573

per week

Taxes

$659

per week

Total Gross: $3,232 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$840

$3,637/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Oregon

$1,400

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,237

Your stipend covers rent with $2,237 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Oregon

Monthly Net Income:$11,141
Average 1BR Rent:$1,400
True Discretionary Income:$9,741

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

Cost of Living Index:130.8

National average = 100. Oregon's cost of living is higher than the national average by 30.8 points.

💡 High cost of living area. Ensure your pay compensates for the increased expenses.

Housing Cost: High

Utilities: Moderate

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

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Oregon Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Oregon?

With the average Oregon package of $2,160/week and 9.9% 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 Oregon?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Oregon's average GSA rates ($120/night lodging + $64/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,288. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Oregon a good state for travel nurse pay?

Oregon averages $2,160/week with a 9.9% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 130.8. 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 Oregon taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Oregon 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.