Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
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
How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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