Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,192/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Waukesha, WI is $2,192 per week. This is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,621.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,192/week

Waukesha, WI

3% lower than the US average.

$2,621/week

Wisconsin

14% higher than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Waukesha Compare to Other Cities

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Brookfield, Wisconsin

$2,472/week

This is 3% higher than the Waukesha average of $2,395.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,476/week

This is 3% higher than the Waukesha average of $2,395.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,619/week

This is 9% higher than the Waukesha average of $2,395.

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 ($2,618) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,568). Wausau, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,615. For comparison, the Waukesha, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,192 per week — La Crosse, Wisconsin pays 48% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Crosse, Wisconsin$3,234$3,234
Madison, Wisconsin$2,618$3,535
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,568$3,452
Brookfield, Wisconsin$2,498$3,217
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,496$3,615
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Waukesha?

Trustaff pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,371 per week, followed by Supplemental Health Care ($2,192) and Uniti Med ($2,117). For comparison, the Waukesha, WI average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,192 per week — Trustaff pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff$2,371$2,371
Supplemental Health Care$2,192$2,192
Uniti Med$2,117$2,117

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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