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Travel Nurse Pay in Phoenix, AZ

GSA-verified per diem rates · Updated 2024–25 · After federal + state tax calculations

GSA Per Diem Rates — Phoenix, AZ
Lodging Rate
$137/day
$959/week
M&IE Rate
$69/day
$483/week
Total Stipend
$206/day
$1,442/week
Top Take-Home
$5,028/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · AZ state income tax: 2.5%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Phoenix

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,586$1,442$5,028$65,370
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,235$1,442$2,677$34,801
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,072$1,442$2,514$32,684
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,045$1,442$2,487$32,331
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$877$1,442$2,319$30,144
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$855$1,442$2,297$29,862
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$852$1,442$2,294$29,826
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$828$1,442$2,270$29,509
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$828$1,442$2,270$29,509
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$816$1,442$2,258$29,350
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$803$1,442$2,245$29,191
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$755$1,442$2,197$28,556
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$677$1,442$2,119$27,548

Travel Nurse Pay in Phoenix: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Phoenix, AZ qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $137 per day ($959/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $69 per day ($483/week). Combined, this totals $1442 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

AZ has a state income tax rate of 2.5%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Phoenix, you must maintain a tax home at least 50 miles away from your assignment and work as a temporary contract employee. Always consult a CPA who specializes in travel healthcare workers for your specific situation.

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