Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,605/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Wisconsin is $2,605 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,334.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 604 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$2,605/week

Wisconsin

10% higher than the US average.

$2,334/week

United States

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 ($2,601) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,552). Wausau, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,615. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,605 per week — La Crosse, Wisconsin pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Crosse, Wisconsin$3,234$3,234
Madison, Wisconsin$2,601$3,535
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,552$3,452
Brookfield, Wisconsin$2,473$3,217
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,451$3,615
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,616 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,488) and South Dakota ($2,424). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,751. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,605 per week, roughly in line with Minnesota.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,616$2,994
Iowa$2,488$3,751
South Dakota$2,424$2,877
Nebraska$2,409$3,224
Illinois$2,393$3,711
Ohio$2,353$3,393
Missouri$2,344$3,194
Michigan$2,282$3,377
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $4,080 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($3,642) and OneStaff Medical ($3,533). For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,605 per week — Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays 57% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$4,080$4,080
Prime Staffing$3,642$3,703
OneStaff Medical$3,533$3,533
Seven Healthcare$3,463$3,700
Meda Health$3,451$3,451
Compunnel Healthcare$3,435$3,700
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,402$3,547
Protouch Staffing$3,398$3,398
GLC On-The-Go$3,355$3,355
Triage Staffing$3,300$3,300

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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