How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Wisconsin?

GSA lodging allowances in Wisconsin range by destination; in Milwaukee the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,256 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,399.

Does Wisconsin tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 7.65%. 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 Wisconsin

Graduated income tax up to 7.65%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 3 Wisconsin 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
Milwaukee	$4,256	$1,399	$7,280	$8,571
Madison	$3,911	$1,712	$7,280	$6,597

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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