Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,018/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Chicago, IL is $2,018 per week. This is 1% lower than the Illinois average of $2,043.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,018/week

Chicago, IL

22% lower than the US average.

$2,043/week

Illinois

20% lower than the US average.

$2,459/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Evanston, Illinois

$2,708/week

This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,574.

Davenport, Iowa

$2,054/week

This is 25% lower than the Chicago average of $2,574.

Jackson, Michigan

$2,361/week

This is 9% lower than the Chicago average of $2,574.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oak Lawn, Illinois$3,067$3,067
Urbana, Illinois$2,368$3,252
Carbondale, Illinois$2,079$2,326
Skokie, Illinois$2,072$2,092
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,283$2,283
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,195$2,195
PRN Healthcare$2,158$2,158
Trustaff Allied$2,018$2,018
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$1,652$1,652
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,023$1,023
Medical Solutions Allied$791$791

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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