Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,555/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Milwaukee, WI is $2,555 per week. This is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of $2,479.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,555/week

Milwaukee, WI

14% higher than the US average.

$2,479/week

Wisconsin

11% higher than the US average.

$2,202/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Milwaukee Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$2,413/week

This is 3% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,336.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,388/week

This is 2% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,336.

Chicago, Illinois

$2,195/week

This is 6% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,336.

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

Milwaukee, Wisconsin pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,555 per week, followed by Appleton, Wisconsin ($2,462) and Madison, Wisconsin ($2,350). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,240. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,555 per week, roughly in line with Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,555$3,232
Appleton, Wisconsin$2,462$2,462
Madison, Wisconsin$2,350$3,240
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,264$2,365
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Milwaukee?

First Connect Health pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,232 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($3,083) and FlexCare Nursing ($3,072). For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,555 per week — First Connect Health pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$3,232$3,232
HCS 247$3,083$3,083
FlexCare Nursing$3,072$3,072
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,008$3,008
CrossMed$2,874$2,874
Medical Solutions$2,810$2,812
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$2,728$2,728
Access Healthcare$2,462$2,462
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,358$2,358
Advantis Medical$2,335$2,335

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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