Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,073/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Madison, WI is $2,073 per week. This is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,137.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 78 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,073/week

Madison, WI

22% lower than the US average.

$2,137/week

Wisconsin

19% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,604/week

This is 3% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.

Naperville, Illinois

$2,634/week

This is 2% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.

Normal, Illinois

$2,330/week

This is 15% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.

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

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,721 per week, followed by Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,278) and Madison, Wisconsin ($2,073). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,792. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,073 per week — Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin pays 31% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin$2,721$2,721
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,278$2,625
Madison, Wisconsin$2,073$2,792
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Madison?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,792 per week, followed by Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,348) and Assured Nursing ($2,252). For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,073 per week — Prime Staffing pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,792$2,792
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,348$2,762
Assured Nursing$2,252$2,668
PRIDE Health$2,243$2,317
First Connect Health$2,179$2,191
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,160$2,160
Cross Country Nurses$2,125$2,125
Care Career$2,096$2,096
PRN Healthcare$2,076$2,076
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,016$2,016

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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