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Travel Nurse Pay in Washington
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FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 9 Washington destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $6,627 | $2,316 | $8,372 | $12,933 |
| Port Angeles / Port Townsend | $5,158 | $2,004 | $8,372 | $9,462 |
| Vancouver | $4,712 | $1,954 | $7,826 | $8,274 |
| Olympia / Tumwater | $4,423 | $2,043 | $7,280 | $7,140 |
| Spokane | $3,830 | $1,582 | $7,826 | $6,744 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology