How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in South Dakota?

GSA lodging allowances in South Dakota range by destination; in Deadwood / Spearfish the FY2026 allowance works out to about $3,952 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,370.

Does South Dakota tax travel nurse income?

No state income tax. 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 South Dakota

No state income tax

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 3 South Dakota 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
Deadwood / Spearfish	$3,952	$1,370	$7,280	$7,746
Rapid City	$3,830	$1,480	$6,734	$7,050

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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