How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Arkansas?

GSA lodging allowances in Arkansas range by destination; in Hot Springs the FY2026 allowance works out to about $3,466 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,193.

Does Arkansas tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 3.9%. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Arkansas

Graduated income tax up to 3.9%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 1 Arkansas destination. 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
Hot Springs	$3,466	$1,193	$6,188	$6,819

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology