Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Arizona
Pre-loaded with Arizona's numbers: 2.5% state income tax, average pay of $1,920/week ($48/hr), and AZ GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
$1,920/wk
Avg AZ Pay
2.5%
State Income Tax
~$1,099/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
97.2
Cost of Living Index
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Same state assignment. You'll pay 2.5% state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$78.53
Based on 36 hours in AZ.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,827
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,728
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$458
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,369
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$30,798
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$61,596
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$123,192
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,369
per week
Taxes
$458
per week
Total Gross: $2,827 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$686
≈ $2,970/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Arizona
$1,200
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$1,770
Your stipend covers rent with $1,770 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Arizona
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Arizona's cost of living is lower than the national average by 2.8 points.
Housing Cost: Moderate
Utilities: Moderate
Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.
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Arizona Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in Arizona?
With the average Arizona package of $1,920/week and 2.5% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.
What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Arizona?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Arizona's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.
Is Arizona a good state for travel nurse pay?
Arizona averages $1,920/week with a 2.5% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 97.2. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.
Do I pay Arizona taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Generally yes — you pay Arizona income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.