Travel Nurse Stipend in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Up to $2,100 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).
Lodging
$214/night
Meals & incidentals
$86/day
Max per week
$2,100
Max per month
$9,100
South Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County) has a GSA lodging rate of $214 a night and a meals rate of $86 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $2,100 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.
Typical rent in South Lake Tahoe is about $2,377 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($6,420/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.
Highest-paying travel jobs in South Lake Tahoe
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Medical Solutions · South Lake Tahoe, CA · 13 wks · DaySource: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.