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
Market pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
$2,240/wk
Avg WA Pay
0%
State Income Tax
~$2,429/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.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment, and WA levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$123.47
Based on 36 hours in WA.
Gross Weekly Pay
$4,445
Taxable Weekly Income
$2,016
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$428
True Net Weekly Pay
$4,017
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$52,222
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$104,444
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$208,887
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$4,017
per week
Taxes
$428
per week
Total Gross: $4,445 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,785
≈ $7,729/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Washington
$1,600
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$6,129
Your stipend covers rent with $6,129 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.
Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies 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 ($255/night lodging + $92/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $2,429. 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 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.