Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

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Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,334/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,334 per week. This is 2% lower than the Illinois average of $2,380.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,334/week

Chicago, IL

4% higher than the US average.

$2,380/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,234/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,509/week

This is 11% higher than the Chicago average of $2,232.

Waukesha, Wisconsin

$2,356/week

This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,232.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,409/week

This is 7% higher than the Chicago average of $2,232.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?

Urbana, Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,804 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,782) and Quincy, Illinois ($2,490). Urbana, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,897. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,334 per week — Urbana, Illinois pays 63% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Urbana, Illinois	$3,804	$3,897
Springfield, Illinois	$2,782	$3,120
Quincy, Illinois	$2,490	$2,630
Peoria, Illinois	$2,363	$3,082

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Chicago?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,752 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,654) and Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,422). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,334 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 18% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies	$2,752	$2,752
Prime Staffing	$2,654	$2,654
Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$2,422	$2,422
Talent4Health	$2,220	$2,220
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,209	$2,209
American Traveler	$2,072	$2,072
Assured Nursing	$2,060	$2,060
Triage Staffing	$2,012	$2,012

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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