Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary
$2,007/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Illinois is $2,007 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $1,944.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 70 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,007/week
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$1,944/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
Chicago, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,358 per week, followed by Peoria, Illinois ($2,267) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,123). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,731. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,007 per week — Chicago, Illinois pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $2,358 | $2,478 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,267 | $2,267 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,123 | $2,731 |
| Naperville, Illinois | $1,988 | $2,258 |
| Normal, Illinois | $1,920 | $2,107 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,110 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,088) and Ohio ($2,065). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,792. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,007 per week — Wisconsin pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,110 | $2,792 |
| Minnesota | $2,088 | $2,344 |
| Ohio | $2,065 | $2,527 |
| Kansas | $2,026 | $2,145 |
| Iowa | $1,958 | $2,367 |
| Missouri | $1,756 | $2,227 |
| Michigan | $1,687 | $2,570 |
| Kentucky | $1,543 | $2,267 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois?
Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,527 per week, followed by Slate Healthcare ($2,373) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,351). Med Ninjas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,731. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,007 per week — Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,527 | $2,527 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,373 | $2,373 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,351 | $2,351 |
| Med Ninjas | $2,211 | $2,731 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,164 | $2,164 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Allied | $2,147 | $2,147 |
| LanceSoft | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,086 | $2,100 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,072 | $2,072 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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