Travel nurse stipends in Oklahoma
Federal GSA per diem rates for FY2027 in Oklahoma, the ceiling most staffing agencies use for tax-free housing and meal stipends. The table covers the areas around 134 hospitals; 1 area has rates above the standard rate.
FY2027 GSA rates in Oklahoma
| Area | Lodging this month | Seasonal range | Meals per day | Weekly maximum | HUD 1-bed rent | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, Edmond, Bethany | $121 | Same all year | $80 | $1,407 | $1,050 | 21 |
| Rest of the state (standard rate)Tulsa, Lawton, Norman | $113 | Same all year | $68 | $1,267 | $790 | 113 |
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 Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City19 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Tulsa13 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Lawton4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Norman4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Ada3 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Ardmore2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Claremore2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Clinton2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Edmond2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Enid2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- McAlester2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Muskogee2 hospitals · estimate a contract
Questions about stipends in Oklahoma
What is the travel nurse stipend in Oklahoma?
Most agencies cap the tax-free stipend at the GSA per diem rate. In FY2027, the standard rate in Oklahoma is $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, up to $1,267 a week. 1 area pays more; the highest this month is Oklahoma City at $121 a night.
Which part of Oklahoma has the highest lodging rate?
Oklahoma City (Oklahoma City, Edmond, Bethany) at $121 a night this month, or up to $1,407 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.