Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,127/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Chicago, IL is $2,127 per week. This is 3% higher than the Illinois average of $2,063.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 13 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,127/week

Chicago, IL

19% lower than the US average.

$2,063/week

Illinois

22% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Normal, Illinois

$2,276/week

This is 10% lower than the Chicago average of $2,506.

Peoria, Illinois

$3,134/week

This is 20% higher than the Chicago average of $2,506.

Davenport, Iowa

$2,044/week

This is 23% lower than the Chicago average of $2,506.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?

Carbondale, Illinois pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,485 per week, followed by Peoria, Illinois ($2,288) and Chicago, Illinois ($2,127). Peoria, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,967. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,127 per week — Carbondale, Illinois pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carbondale, Illinois$2,485$2,485
Peoria, Illinois$2,288$2,967
Chicago, Illinois$2,127$2,341
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Chicago?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,195) and PRN Healthcare ($2,156). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,127 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,341$2,341
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,195$2,195
PRN Healthcare$2,156$2,156
Triage Staffing$2,141$2,141
Trustaff Allied$2,115$2,216
Talent4Health$2,106$2,106
Prime Staffing$2,000$2,000
OR Staffing Solutions$1,958$1,996
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,935$1,935
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,933$1,933

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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