National pay index
Travel Nurse Pay in Arizona
Flat 2.5% income tax
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 5 Arizona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix / Scottsdale | $5,004 | $1,764 | $7,826 | $9,720 |
| Tucson | $4,226 | $1,548 | $7,280 | $8,034 |
| Kayenta | $4,408 | $1,845 | $6,734 | $7,689 |
| Grand Canyon / Flagstaff | $4,033 | $2,243 | $7,280 | $5,370 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology