Travel nurses in Arizona typically earn between $43 and $58 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $48/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $52-67 per hour.

The GSA per diem rates for Arizona are: Lodging: $98/night, Meals: $59/day, and Incidentals: $5/day. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive.

Arizona has a state income tax rate of 2.5%, making it relatively tax-friendly for travel nurses. However, you'll still pay federal taxes on your taxable wages.

The cost of living index in Arizona is 97.2, which is below the national average. Housing costs are moderate, and utilities are moderate.

Arizona is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $300 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.