Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,816/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Illinois is $1,816 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $1,953.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$1,816/week

Illinois

8% lower than the US average.

$1,953/week

United States

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

Normal, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,067 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,035). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,816 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Normal, Illinois$2,067$2,067
Springfield, Illinois$2,035$2,035
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,124 per week, followed by Minnesota ($1,980) and Iowa ($1,923). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,695. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,816 per week — Wisconsin pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,124$2,695
Minnesota$1,980$2,227
Iowa$1,923$2,229
Nebraska$1,914$2,148
Michigan$1,790$2,225
Kansas$1,600$1,600
Kentucky$1,429$1,700
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Illinois?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,220 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($1,975) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($1,880). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,816 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,220$2,220
Talent4Health$1,975$1,975
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$1,880$1,880
Host Healthcare$1,798$1,995
Cross Country Nurses$1,738$2,035

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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