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Travel Nurse Pay in Tacoma, WA

Based on 320 live assignments in Tacoma listing weekly pay. That's $25/wk above the Washington median of $2,127.

$2,152

Median /wk

$2,064–$2,506

Typical range /wk

$4,043

Stipends and rent in Tacoma

$1,603/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $143/night lodging + $86/day meals)

$1,773/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,552/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,152/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 Tacoma

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

Specialty

Median

Typical range

Jobs

Labor & Delivery

$3,435

$3,149 – $3,475

Radiology / Imaging

$2,861

$2,715 – $3,030

Pediatrics

$2,290

$2,145 – $2,468

Operating Room

$2,187

$2,030 – $2,396

Medical / Surgical

$2,149

$2,044 – $2,158

ICU / Critical Care

$2,112

$2,082 – $2,258

Emergency / Trauma

$2,100

$2,060 – $2,207

Behavioral Health

$1,936

$1,808 – $1,936

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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.