Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,088/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Milwaukee, WI is $2,088 per week. This is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of $2,068.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 49 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Milwaukee, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,088/week

Milwaukee, WI

21% lower than the US average.

$2,068/week

Wisconsin

22% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

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

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Madison, Wisconsin

$2,618/week

This is equal to the Milwaukee average

Wausau, Wisconsin

$2,846/week

This is 8% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,625.

Normal, Illinois

$2,614/week

This is equal to the Milwaukee average

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

West Bend, Wisconsin pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,171 per week, followed by Madison, Wisconsin ($2,090) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,088). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,930. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,088 per week — West Bend, Wisconsin pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Bend, Wisconsin$2,171$2,229
Madison, Wisconsin$2,090$2,930
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,088$2,368
Wausau, Wisconsin$1,975$2,197
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Milwaukee?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,540 per week, followed by PEL/VIP ($2,400) and TalentBurst, Inc ($2,316). For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,088 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,540$2,540
PEL/VIP$2,400$2,400
TalentBurst, Inc$2,316$2,368
Talent4Health$2,300$2,300
PRIDE Health$2,246$2,318
Olaro$2,237$2,237
PRN Healthcare$2,220$2,220
Alliance Services, Inc.$2,200$2,200
Froedtert Health$2,173$2,229
Trustaff Allied$2,104$2,214

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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