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Travel Nurse Per Diem Rates 2026

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Look up the GSA (General Services Administration) per diem rate for any U.S. city. Travel nurses use this to verify their housing stipend qualifies as tax-free.

Why this matters: Your housing stipend must be at or below the GSA rate to qualify as tax-free income. If your agency pays above GSA, the excess is taxable. If they pay below, you're leaving money on the table.

2026 Per Diem Rates — Top Travel Nurse Markets

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Rates based on FY2026 GSA per diem schedules. Always verify at gsa.gov for exact amounts. | Contract Calculator | Agency Reviews

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