Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,311/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Illinois is $2,311 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,060 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,311/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Bloomington, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,892 per week, followed by Olympia Fields, Illinois ($2,873) and Quincy, Illinois ($2,797). Springfield, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,311 per week — Bloomington, Illinois pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bloomington, Illinois$2,892$2,892
Olympia Fields, Illinois$2,873$2,873
Quincy, Illinois$2,797$3,118
Marion, Illinois$2,789$3,568
Springfield, Illinois$2,642$3,800
Normal, Illinois$2,583$2,721
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,447 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,314) and Wisconsin ($2,309). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,311 per week — Minnesota pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,447$3,696
Kansas$2,314$3,696
Wisconsin$2,309$3,350
Iowa$2,278$3,436
Michigan$2,217$3,279
Missouri$2,203$3,232
Ohio$2,129$4,800
Kentucky$1,995$3,024
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Maximum Healthcare Solutions pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,118 per week, followed by Annashae ($3,040) and Prime Staffing ($2,842). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,311 per week — Maximum Healthcare Solutions pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maximum Healthcare Solutions$3,118$3,118
Annashae$3,040$3,040
Prime Staffing$2,842$3,800
E-SolHealth$2,801$2,801
JEDY Network$2,788$2,788
ND Global Consulting Services$2,758$2,758
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,686$2,686
ADN Healthcare$2,651$3,140
Carenest Health Services$2,644$2,743
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,638$2,721

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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