Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Washington
Pre-loaded with Washington's numbers: no state income tax, average pay of $2,240/week ($56/hr), and WA GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
$2,240/wk
Avg WA Pay
0%
State Income Tax
~$1,288/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
118.7
Cost of Living Index
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Same state assignment. You'll pay no state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$91.78
Based on 36 hours in WA.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,304
Taxable Weekly Income
$2,016
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$484
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,820
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$36,662
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$73,324
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$146,648
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,820
per week
Taxes
$484
per week
Total Gross: $3,304 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$840
≈ $3,637/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Washington
$1,600
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,037
Your stipend covers rent with $2,037 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Washington
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Washington's cost of living is higher than the national average by 18.7 points.
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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Washington Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in Washington?
With the average Washington package of $2,240/week and no 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 Washington?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Washington'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 Washington a good state for travel nurse pay?
Washington averages $2,240/week with no state income tax — every taxable dollar goes 4–8% further than in taxed states. With a cost-of-living index of 118.7, it's one of the stronger take-home states at equal rates.
Do I pay Washington taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Washington charges no income tax on your earnings there, but your home state may still tax that income depending on its rules. Keep your tax home documentation clean either way.