per diem is not income! So don't plan on getting it.
Sorry, but that's just not realistic. I understand that the amount varies (especially on reserve), which is why I asked for a general idea. Although it's not taxable income, it's still money coming in which I can use in my budgeting. And for determining whether I should make a job change or not, it must to be included in my considerations.
My perdiem at my current job more than covers my student loan payments... that's hardly insignificant.