How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in New Mexico?

GSA lodging allowances in New Mexico range by destination; in Carlsbad the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,712 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,654.

Does New Mexico tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 5.9%. 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 New Mexico

Graduated income tax up to 5.9%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 4 New Mexico 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
Carlsbad	$4,712	$1,654	$6,734	$9,174
Albuquerque	$4,378	$1,440	$7,280	$8,814
Santa Fe	$4,545	$2,048	$7,280	$7,491

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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