Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,322/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Madison, WI is $2,322 per week. This is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,443.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 43 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,322/week

Madison, WI

5% higher than the US average.

$2,443/week

Wisconsin

10% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,592/week

This is 7% higher than the Madison average of $2,417.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,404/week

This is 1% lower than the Madison average of $2,417.

Chicago, Illinois

$2,169/week

This is 11% lower than the Madison average of $2,417.

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

Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,453 per week, followed by Wausau, Wisconsin ($2,451) and Madison, Wisconsin ($2,322). Milwaukee, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,091. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,322 per week — Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,453$3,091
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,451$3,066
Madison, Wisconsin$2,322$2,720
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Madison?

American Traveler pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,730 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,720) and Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($2,700). American Traveler also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,133. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,322 per week — American Traveler pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,730$3,133
ADN Healthcare$2,720$2,720
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,700$2,700
Access Healthcare$2,462$2,462
HCS 247$2,433$2,435
PRIDE Health$2,431$2,547
First Connect Health$2,425$2,425
GHR Healthcare$2,394$2,394
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,394$2,394
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,394$2,394

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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