Olympia / Tumwater Per Diem Rate (FY2026)

Thurston · Washington · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem

For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Olympia / Tumwater is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $128–$175/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in July and is lowest in September.

M&IE / day
$80
Flat all year
Lodging low
$128
September
Lodging peak
$175
July
Full daily (peak)
$255
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip

A 4-night business trip to Olympia / Tumwater in July totals $1,060 $700 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).

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Olympia / Tumwater lodging rate by month (FY2026)

Nightly lodging caps for Olympia / Tumwater. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.

Olympia / Tumwater GSA lodging per diem rate per night by month
MonthLodging / nightSeason
Jan$151·
Feb$151·
Mar$151·
Apr$151·
May$151·
Jun$151·
Jul$175Peak
Aug$175Peak
Sep$128Low
Oct$128Low
Nov$128Low
Dec$151·

Olympia / Tumwater per diem FAQ

What is the per diem rate for Olympia / Tumwater?
For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Olympia / Tumwater, Washington is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $128–$175/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
Why does lodging per diem in Olympia / Tumwater change by month?
GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Olympia / Tumwater, lodging is highest in July at $175/night and lowest in September at $128/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Olympia / Tumwater?
Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Olympia / Tumwater the full daily cap is up to $255 (peak-month lodging + $80 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.

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