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Travel Nurse Pay Calculator — Massachusetts

Massachusetts (MA) has a 9.0% effective state income tax rate. 5% base + 4% surtax on income over $1M. Enter your offer below to see your exact take-home.

Your Offer

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★ = no state income tax

Weekly Take-Home
$2,307
after all taxes + stipends
Weekly Taxable Pay
$936
before taxes
Weekly Tax-Free
$1,600
housing + meals
Contract Net
$29,991
13 weeks total
✓ IRS Stipend Risk: Looks Reasonable
Stipend-to-taxable ratio looks within normal range. Always verify stipend amounts don't exceed GSA per-diem rates for the assignment location.

Tax Breakdown (13-week contract)

Gross Taxable Income$12,168
Federal Income Tax−$951
State Income Tax−$1,095
Social Security−$754
Medicare−$176
Net Taxable Income$9,191
Tax-Free Stipends+$20,800
Total Net Income$29,991
Effective federal rate: 7.8% · Total tax rate: 24.5%

Travel Nursing in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has an effective state income tax rate of approximately 9.0% on travel nurse wages. Only your taxable hourly wages (not stipends) are subject to this tax. On a $26/hr taxable rate working 36 hours/week over 13 weeks, expect to pay roughly $1,095 in state taxes for a standard contract.

Remember that tax-free stipends are not subject to state income tax, regardless of which state you work in. A large housing stipend in Massachusetts produces the same tax-free income as anywhere else — the state tax only applies to your hourly wages.

What to watch out for in Massachusetts

  • Always verify your tax home qualifies under IRS rules before accepting tax-free stipends
  • Consider whether the state tax impact is offset by higher agency rates or demand for nurses in Massachusetts
  • Compare total contract net income, not just weekly gross, when evaluating offers

Compare with no-income-tax states:

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