Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,503/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Milwaukee, WI is $2,503 per week. This is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,569.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on 205 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,503/week

Milwaukee, WI

10% higher than the US average.

$2,569/week

Wisconsin

12% higher than the US average.

$2,263/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Milwaukee Compare to Other Cities

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Brookfield, Wisconsin

$2,307/week

This is 7% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,463.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,570/week

This is 4% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,463.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,407/week

This is 2% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,463.

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

La Crosse, Wisconsin pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,234 per week, followed by Madison, Wisconsin ($2,652) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,503). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,559. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,503 per week — La Crosse, Wisconsin pays 29% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Crosse, Wisconsin$3,234$3,234
Madison, Wisconsin$2,652$3,559
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,503$3,452
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,448$3,512
Stevens Point, Wisconsin$2,401$2,401
West Bend, Wisconsin$2,383$2,383
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Milwaukee?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,304 per week, followed by Prolink Region 1 ($3,150) and First Connect Health ($3,061). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,452. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,503 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,304$3,304
Prolink Region 1$3,150$3,150
First Connect Health$3,061$3,232
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$3,000$3,000
Care Career$2,890$3,076
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,837$3,011
ADN Healthcare$2,777$3,452
LanceSoft$2,750$3,200
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,738$3,192
FlexCare Nursing$2,665$2,967

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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