How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Minnesota?

GSA lodging allowances in Minnesota range by destination; in Minneapolis / St. Paul the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,499 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,779.

Does Minnesota tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 9.85%. 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 Minnesota

Graduated income tax up to 9.85%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 3 Minnesota 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
Minneapolis / St. Paul	$4,499	$1,779	$8,372	$8,160
Rochester	$3,861	$1,661	$7,280	$6,600

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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