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Travel Nurse Pay in Maryland
Graduated income tax up to 5.75%
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 7 Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | $5,320 | $2,109 | $7,280 | $9,633 |
| Cambridge / St. Michaels | $4,823 | $2,112 | $7,280 | $8,133 |
| Annapolis | $4,530 | $2,428 | $7,280 | $6,306 |
| Aberdeen / Bel Air / Belcamp | $3,435 | $1,876 | $6,734 | $4,677 |
| Columbia | $3,435 | $2,314 | $7,826 | $3,363 |
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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