Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,637/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Chicago, IL is $1,637 per week. This is 19% lower than the Illinois average of $1,948.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,637/week

Chicago, IL

50% lower than the US average.

$1,948/week

Illinois

26% lower than the US average.

$2,459/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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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.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

$2,268/week

This is 13% lower than the Chicago average of $2,574.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Skokie, Illinois$2,200$2,200
Rockford, Illinois$1,905$2,046
Urbana, Illinois$1,886$2,006
Evanston, Illinois$1,700$1,700
Chicago, Illinois$1,637$2,080
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,080$2,080
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,193$1,193
Uniti Med$936$936
Lucid Staffing Solutions$932$932
Focus Staff$841$841
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$766$766

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

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