Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,123/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Chicago, IL is $2,123 per week. This is 6% higher than the Illinois average of $1,993.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,123/week

Chicago, IL

19% lower than the US average.

$1,993/week

Illinois

27% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,656/week

This is 10% higher than the Chicago average of $2,394.

Normal, Illinois

$2,371/week

This is 1% lower than the Chicago average of $2,394.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,507/week

This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,394.

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

Chicago, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,123 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,075) and Peoria, Illinois ($2,007). Peoria, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,820. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,123 per week, roughly in line with Chicago, Illinois.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$2,123$2,341
Urbana, Illinois$2,075$2,147
Peoria, Illinois$2,007$2,820
Normal, Illinois$1,914$2,072
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Chicago?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($2,216) and Talent4Health ($2,124). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,123 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,341$2,341
Trustaff Allied$2,216$2,216
Talent4Health$2,124$2,124
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,935$1,935
Supplemental Health Care$1,809$1,809

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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