Travel nurse stipends in Michigan
Federal GSA per diem rates for FY2027 in Michigan, the ceiling most staffing agencies use for tax-free housing and meal stipends. The table covers the areas around 147 hospitals; 10 areas have rates above the standard rate.
FY2027 GSA rates in Michigan
| Area | Lodging this month | Seasonal range | Meals per day | Weekly maximum | HUD 1-bed rent | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DetroitDetroit, Dearborn, Garden City | $160 | Same all year | $74 | $1,638 | $990 | 20 |
| Ann ArborAnn Arbor, Chelsea, Saline | $140 | Same all year | $80 | $1,540 | $1,390 | 6 |
| Traverse CityTraverse City | $134 | $134 to $235 | $80 | $1,498 | $1,190 | 1 |
| PetoskeyPetoskey | $123 | $123 to $230 | $86 | $1,463 | $960 | 1 |
| Mackinac IslandSaint Ignace | $122 | $122 to $197 | $86 | $1,456 | $740 | 1 |
| Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, Wyoming | $120 | Same all year | $80 | $1,400 | $1,340 | 5 |
| Pontiac / Auburn HillsPontiac, Southfield, Auburn Hills | $120 | Same all year | $80 | $1,400 | $1,220 | 14 |
| HollandGrand Haven, Holland, Zeeland | $118 | $118 to $158 | $74 | $1,344 | $1,270 | 3 |
| MuskegonMuskegon | $113 | $113 to $157 | $68 | $1,267 | $1,000 | 1 |
| South HavenPaw Paw, South Haven | $113 | $113 to $148 | $68 | $1,267 | $790 | 2 |
| Rest of the state (standard rate)Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Saginaw | $113 | Same all year | $68 | $1,267 | $790 | 93 |
Weekly maximum is seven nights of lodging plus seven days of meals and incidentals at this month's rate. HUD rent is the FY2026 fair market rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom with basic utilities; furnished monthly rentals usually cost more. Sources: GSA and HUD.
How to use these rates
A weekly stipend is usually quoted as lodging plus meals and incidentals for seven days. Agencies set the actual amount, often below these ceilings, and the stipend is only tax-free if you keep a tax home you pay for. Read the tax home rules before you sign. The stipend calculator adds up a contract night by night when rates change by season.
Cities with the most hospitals in Michigan
- Detroit10 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Grand Rapids4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Kalamazoo4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Ann Arbor3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Battle Creek3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Pontiac3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Saginaw3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Southfield3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Warren3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Caro2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Dearborn2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Flint2 hospitals · estimate a contract
Questions about stipends in Michigan
What is the travel nurse stipend in Michigan?
Most agencies cap the tax-free stipend at the GSA per diem rate. In FY2027, the standard rate in Michigan is $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, up to $1,267 a week. 10 areas pay more; the highest this month is Detroit at $160 a night.
Which part of Michigan has the highest lodging rate?
Detroit (Detroit, Dearborn, Garden City) at $160 a night this month, or up to $1,638 a week with meals and incidentals.
Do agencies have to pay the full GSA rate?
No. Agencies set their own stipends, often at or below the GSA rate, and some move part of the pay between the hourly rate and the stipend. Payments above the federal rate are generally taxable. You also need a tax home for the stipend to be tax-free.
When do these rates change?
Every October 1, when the federal fiscal year starts. FY2027 rates apply from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Some areas also change by season within the year.