Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Illinois

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Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,063/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Illinois is $2,063 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $1,878.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 73 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,063/week

Illinois

9% higher than the US average.

$1,878/week

United States

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 Illinois average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,063 per week — Carbondale, Illinois pays 20% 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

How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,061 per week, followed by Minnesota ($1,993) and Missouri ($1,956). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,240. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,063 per week, roughly in line with Wisconsin.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wisconsin	$2,061	$2,400
Minnesota	$1,993	$3,240
Missouri	$1,956	$2,420
Iowa	$1,945	$2,710
Ohio	$1,939	$2,618
Kansas	$1,689	$2,211
Michigan	$1,595	$2,570
Kentucky	$1,576	$2,400

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois?

Care Career pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,437 per week, followed by Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,384) and American Consultants ($2,365). Care Career also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,967. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,063 per week — Care Career pays 18% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Care Career	$2,437	$2,967
Wellspring Nurse Source	$2,384	$2,427
American Consultants	$2,365	$2,365
Slate Healthcare	$2,363	$2,373
Cross Country Nurses	$2,359	$2,820
Sage Group Healthcare	$2,205	$2,205
PRIDE Health	$2,204	$2,808
LanceSoft	$2,200	$2,400
Voca Healthcare	$2,180	$2,180
PRN Healthcare	$2,166	$2,171

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

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