Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,324/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Illinois is $2,324 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,310.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 992 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,324/week

Illinois

1% higher than the US average.

$2,310/week

United States

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Moline, Illinois pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,754 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,736) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,479). Springfield, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,271. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,324 per week — Moline, Illinois pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Moline, Illinois$2,754$2,754
Springfield, Illinois$2,736$4,271
Urbana, Illinois$2,479$2,805
Maywood, Illinois$2,457$2,700
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,455 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,355) and Michigan ($2,345). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,324 per week — Wisconsin pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,455$3,744
Kentucky$2,355$4,551
Michigan$2,345$4,036
Iowa$2,317$3,451
Missouri$2,288$3,763
Ohio$2,197$3,264
Arkansas$1,948$2,995
Tennessee$1,863$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Carenest Health Services pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,711 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($3,008) and ND Global Consulting Services ($2,894). Compunnel Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,271. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,324 per week — Carenest Health Services pays 60% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carenest Health Services$3,711$3,711
LeaderStat$3,008$3,425
ND Global Consulting Services$2,894$3,633
PEL/VIP$2,862$3,366
JEDY Network$2,796$2,796
Prime Staffing$2,790$3,800
Compunnel Healthcare$2,783$4,271
ADN Healthcare$2,739$3,782
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,707$2,707
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$2,664$2,795

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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