Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$2,149/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Wisconsin is $2,149 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $1,881.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$2,149/week

Wisconsin

13% higher than the US average.

$1,881/week

United States

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

Pewaukee, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,526 per week, followed by Madison, Wisconsin ($2,156) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,140). For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,149 per week — Pewaukee, Wisconsin pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pewaukee, Wisconsin$2,526$2,526
Madison, Wisconsin$2,156$2,315
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,140$2,264
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,065$2,065
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

Iowa pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,936 per week, followed by Illinois ($1,928) and Nebraska ($1,832). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,340. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,149 per week — Iowa pays 10% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa$1,936$2,148
Illinois$1,928$2,220
Nebraska$1,832$1,930
Michigan$1,785$2,340
Missouri$1,691$1,933
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Wisconsin?

TotalMed RN pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,255 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,190) and TalentBurst, Inc ($2,187). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,315. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,149 per week — TotalMed RN pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TotalMed RN$2,255$2,264
Cross Country Nurses$2,190$2,315
TalentBurst, Inc$2,187$2,187
PRN Healthcare$2,130$2,130
Host Healthcare$2,080$2,281
Talent4Health$2,038$2,038
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,000$2,000

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

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