Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$2,124/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Wisconsin is $2,124 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $1,953.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$2,124/week

Wisconsin

8% higher than the US average.

$1,953/week

United States

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

Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,336 per week, followed by Wausau, Wisconsin ($2,069) and Burlington, Wisconsin ($1,949). Milwaukee, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,695. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,124 per week — Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,336$2,695
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,069$2,080
Burlington, Wisconsin$1,949$1,949
Madison, Wisconsin$1,888$1,915
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,058 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,029) and Minnesota ($1,980). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,039. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,124 per week — South Dakota pays 3% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,058$2,106
Ohio$2,029$3,039
Minnesota$1,980$2,227
Iowa$1,923$2,229
Nebraska$1,914$2,148
Illinois$1,816$2,035
Michigan$1,790$2,225
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Wisconsin?

TotalMed RN pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,352 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,111) and PRN Healthcare ($2,005). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,695. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,124 per week — TotalMed RN pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TotalMed RN$2,352$2,560
Cross Country Nurses$2,111$2,695
PRN Healthcare$2,005$2,005
Host Healthcare$1,977$2,081
Talent4Health$1,964$1,964

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

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