Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,216/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,216 per week. This is 4% lower than the Illinois average of $2,308.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,216/week

Chicago, IL

3% higher than the US average.

$2,308/week

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Kankakee, Illinois

$2,032/week

This is 6% lower than the Chicago average of $2,151.

South Bend, Indiana

$2,146/week

This is equal to the Chicago average

Rockford, Illinois

$2,360/week

This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,151.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Springfield, Illinois$3,322$3,334
Quincy, Illinois$2,794$2,794
Rockford, Illinois$2,663$3,102
Marion, Illinois$2,416$2,863
Chicago, Illinois$2,216$2,333
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,538$2,685
Access Healthcare$2,333$2,333
Talent4Health$2,329$2,329
HCS 247 Travel$2,280$2,280
Connected Health Care$2,268$2,268
GHR Healthcare$2,268$2,268
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,268$2,268
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,244$2,244
LeaderStat$2,218$2,218
American Traveler$2,208$2,208

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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