National pay index
Travel Nurse Pay in Alabama
Graduated income tax up to 5%
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 4 Alabama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores | $4,917 | $1,713 | $6,734 | $9,612 |
| Huntsville | $4,215 | $1,431 | $6,734 | $8,352 |
| Birmingham | $3,830 | $1,391 | $7,280 | $7,317 |
| Mobile | $3,466 | $1,475 | $6,734 | $5,973 |
Thinking about a Alabama contract?
Recruiters submit the first complete profile they get. Build a verified, VMS-ready resume from your real experience — before the next Alabama posting drops.
Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology