Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

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Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,822/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Chicago, IL is $1,822 per week. This is 38% lower than the US average of $2,522.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 13 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,822/week

Chicago, IL

38% lower than the US average.

$2,522/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,642/week

This is 10% higher than the Chicago average of $2,375.

Normal, Illinois

$2,363/week

This is 1% lower than the Chicago average of $2,375.

Davenport, Iowa

$2,046/week

This is 16% lower than the Chicago average of $2,375.

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

Urbana, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Peoria, Illinois ($1,995) and Normal, Illinois ($1,893). Urbana, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,220. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,822 per week — Urbana, Illinois pays 18% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Urbana, Illinois	$2,150	$2,220
Peoria, Illinois	$1,995	$1,995
Normal, Illinois	$1,893	$2,014
Evanston, Illinois	$1,576	$1,700

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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