How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Massachusetts?

GSA lodging allowances in Massachusetts range by destination; in Boston / Cambridge the FY2026 allowance works out to about $9,105 per month, against a median asking rent of $3,212.

Does Massachusetts tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 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 Massachusetts

Graduated income tax up to 9%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 13 Massachusetts 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
Boston / Cambridge	$9,105	$3,212	$8,372	$17,679
Pittsfield	$4,560	$1,592	$7,826	$8,904
Northampton	$4,773	$2,049	$7,280	$8,172
Springfield	$3,891	$1,796	$6,734	$6,285
Quincy	$4,955	$2,925	$7,280	$6,090

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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