Travel Nurse Stipend in Hobbs, NM
Up to $1,267 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).
Lodging
$113/night
Meals & incidentals
$68/day
Max per week
$1,267
Max per month
$5,490
Hobbs (Lea County) has a GSA lodging rate of $113 a night and a meals rate of $68 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $1,267 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.
Typical rent in Hobbs is about $1,484 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($3,390/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.
Highest-paying travel jobs in Hobbs
Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse in Hobbs, NM
Vivian Health · Hobbs, NM · 13 wks · DaysHospice RN - After Hours On-Call in Hobbs, NM
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Gifted Healthcare · Hobbs, NM · 13 wksSource: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.