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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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