How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Louisiana?

GSA lodging allowances in Louisiana range by destination; in New Orleans the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,758 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,616.

Does Louisiana tax travel nurse income?

Flat 3% income tax. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

National pay index

Travel Nurse Pay in Louisiana

Flat 3% income tax

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 2 Louisiana 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
New Orleans	$4,758	$1,616	$7,280	$9,426
Alexandria / Leesville / Natchitoches	$3,405	$998	$6,188	$7,221

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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