Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,148/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,148 per week. This is 10% lower than the Illinois average of $2,369.
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 402 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,148/week
Chicago, IL
5% lower than the US average.
$2,369/week
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$2,247/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Rockford, Illinois
$2,393/week
This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,259.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
$2,290/week
This is 1% higher than the Chicago average of $2,259.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,411/week
This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,259.
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Carbondale, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,067 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,675) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,534). Springfield, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,538. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — Carbondale, Illinois pays 43% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale, Illinois | $3,067 | $3,067 |
| Springfield, Illinois | $2,675 | $3,538 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,534 | $3,456 |
| Moline, Illinois | $2,430 | $2,430 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Chicago?
PRIDE Health pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,147 per week, followed by Aptiva Healthcare ($2,700) and Talent4Health ($2,568). PRIDE Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,494. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — PRIDE Health pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| PRIDE Health | $3,147 | $4,494 |
| Aptiva Healthcare | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Talent4Health | $2,568 | $2,643 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,504 | $2,610 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| American Traveler | $2,472 | $2,472 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,435 | $2,435 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,427 | $2,427 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $2,422 | $2,422 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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