Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary
$1,892/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Madison, WI is $1,892 per week. This is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,138.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$1,892/week
Madison, WI
34% lower than the US average.
$2,138/week
Wisconsin
19% lower than the US average.
$2,533/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Naperville, Illinois
$2,634/week
This is 2% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,247/week
This is 20% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$2,559/week
This is 5% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,474 per week, followed by Wausau, Wisconsin ($2,065) and Burlington, Wisconsin ($1,949). Milwaukee, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,695. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,892 per week — Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays 31% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | $2,474 | $2,695 |
| Wausau, Wisconsin | $2,065 | $2,065 |
| Burlington, Wisconsin | $1,949 | $1,949 |
| Madison, Wisconsin | $1,892 | $1,925 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Madison?
Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,920 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($1,873). Cross Country Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,925. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,892 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 1% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Nurses | $1,920 | $1,925 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,873 | $1,873 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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OR Tech / Surgical Technologist
- Madison, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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UP TO $2,109/wk
OR Tech / Surgical Technologist
- Madison, WI
- PRIDE Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,109/week
OR Tech / Surgical Technologist
- Madison, WI
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Flexible
- Referral Bonus
$2,096/week
OR Tech / Surgical Technologist
- Madison, WI
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,016/week
OR Tech / Surgical Technologist
- Madison, WI
- Assured Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Flexible
- Referral Bonus
$1,976/week
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