Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,928/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Illinois is $1,928 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $1,881.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$1,928/week

Illinois

2% higher than the US average.

$1,881/week

United States

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

Peoria, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,966 per week, followed by Normal, Illinois ($1,876). Normal, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,014. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,928 per week — Peoria, Illinois pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Peoria, Illinois$1,966$1,966
Normal, Illinois$1,876$2,014
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,149 per week, followed by Iowa ($1,936) and Ohio ($1,868). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,928 per week — Wisconsin pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,149$2,315
Iowa$1,936$2,148
Ohio$1,868$2,423
Michigan$1,785$2,340
Missouri$1,691$1,933
Kentucky$1,680$2,500
Kansas$1,318$1,318
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 Healthcare Support ($2,014) and Prime Staffing ($2,000). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,928 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,220$2,220
Healthcare Support$2,014$2,014
Prime Staffing$2,000$2,000
Voca Healthcare$1,991$1,991
PRIDE Health$1,973$1,987
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$1,966$1,966
Anders Group$1,890$1,890
Triage Staffing$1,858$1,858
Nightingale Nurses$1,815$1,815
Host Healthcare$1,783$1,783

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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