Travel nurse stipends in Mississippi
Federal GSA per diem rates for FY2027 in Mississippi, the ceiling most staffing agencies use for tax-free housing and meal stipends. The table covers the areas around 109 hospitals; 3 areas have rates above the standard rate.
FY2027 GSA rates in Mississippi
| Area | Lodging this month | Seasonal range | Meals per day | Weekly maximum | HUD 1-bed rent | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OxfordOxford | $146 | Same all year | $68 | $1,498 | $1,070 | 1 |
| StarkvilleStarkville | $133 | Same all year | $68 | $1,407 | $920 | 1 |
| SouthavenOlive Branch, Southaven | $132 | Same all year | $68 | $1,400 | $1,530 | 3 |
| Rest of the state (standard rate)Jackson, Biloxi, Meridian | $113 | Same all year | $68 | $1,267 | $1,160 | 104 |
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 Mississippi
- Jackson7 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Biloxi4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Meridian4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Flowood3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Philadelphia3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Tupelo3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Greenville2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Gulfport2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Hattiesburg2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Houston2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Olive Branch2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Whitfield2 hospitals · estimate a contract
Questions about stipends in Mississippi
What is the travel nurse stipend in Mississippi?
Most agencies cap the tax-free stipend at the GSA per diem rate. In FY2027, the standard rate in Mississippi is $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, up to $1,267 a week. 3 areas pay more; the highest this month is Oxford at $146 a night.
Which part of Mississippi has the highest lodging rate?
Oxford (Oxford) at $146 a night this month, or up to $1,498 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.