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Travel Nurse Pay in Philadelphia, PA

Based on 141 live assignments in Philadelphia listing weekly pay. That's $29/wk above the Pennsylvania median of $2,093.

$2,122

Median /wk

$1,691–$2,484

Typical range /wk

$3,472

Stipends and rent in Philadelphia

$1,463/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $129/night lodging + $80/day meals)

$1,757/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,438/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,122/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Philadelphia

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across Pennsylvania.

Specialty

Median

Typical range

Jobs

Radiology / Imaging

$2,574

$2,389 – $2,869

Medical / Surgical

$2,151

$1,846 – $2,255

ICU / Critical Care

$2,122

$2,062 – $2,350

Emergency / Trauma

$1,946

$1,797 – $1,946

Rehabilitation

$1,880

$1,880 – $1,895

Operating Room

$1,718

$1,074 – $2,744

Behavioral Health

$876

$876 – $1,216

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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.