Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Massachusetts
Pre-loaded with Massachusetts's numbers: 5% state income tax, average pay of $2,240/week ($56/hr), and MA GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
$2,240/wk
Avg MA Pay
5%
State Income Tax
~$1,568/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
146.5
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 5% state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$99.56
Based on 36 hours in MA.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,584
Taxable Weekly Income
$2,016
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$585
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,999
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$38,992
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$77,983
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$155,967
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,999
per week
Taxes
$585
per week
Total Gross: $3,584 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,050
≈ $4,547/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Massachusetts
$1,800
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,747
Your stipend covers rent with $2,747 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Massachusetts
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Massachusetts's cost of living is higher than the national average by 46.5 points.
💡 High cost of living area. Ensure your pay compensates for the increased expenses.
Housing Cost: Very High
Utilities: High
Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.
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Massachusetts Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in Massachusetts?
With the average Massachusetts package of $2,240/week and 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 Massachusetts?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Massachusetts's average GSA rates ($150/night lodging + $74/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,568. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.
Is Massachusetts a good state for travel nurse pay?
Massachusetts averages $2,240/week with a 5% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 146.5. 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 Massachusetts taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Generally yes — you pay Massachusetts 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.