Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,435/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Illinois is $2,435 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,260.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 217 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,435/week
Illinois
7% higher than the US average.
$2,260/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Bloomington, Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,755 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,625) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,604). Bloomington, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,211. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,435 per week — Bloomington, Illinois pays 13% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, Illinois | $2,755 | $3,211 |
| Springfield, Illinois | $2,625 | $3,120 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,604 | $2,653 |
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,329 | $3,080 |
| Chicago, Illinois | $2,325 | $2,997 |
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,167 | $2,255 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,465 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,359) and Minnesota ($2,318). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,033. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,435 per week — Wisconsin pays 1% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,465 | $3,504 |
| Iowa | $2,359 | $3,364 |
| Minnesota | $2,318 | $2,454 |
| Ohio | $2,308 | $4,033 |
| Michigan | $2,258 | $2,887 |
| Missouri | $2,239 | $3,199 |
| Kansas | $2,204 | $2,483 |
| Kentucky | $2,099 | $3,111 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Illinois?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $4,056 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($3,288) and ADN Healthcare ($3,107). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,435 per week — E-SolHealth pays 67% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $4,056 | $4,056 |
| LanceSoft | $3,288 | $3,700 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,107 | $3,211 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,997 | $2,997 |
| First Connect Health | $2,906 | $3,227 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois | $2,663 | $2,663 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,615 | $3,166 |
| United Staffing Solutions | $2,599 | $2,599 |
| Care Career | $2,588 | $3,191 |
| PEL/VIP | $2,565 | $2,565 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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