Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,860/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Madison, WI is $2,860 per week. This is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of $2,435.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 520 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,860/week

Madison, WI

21% higher than the US average.

$2,435/week

Wisconsin

8% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Rockford, Illinois

$2,393/week

This is 6% lower than the Madison average of $2,534.

Waukesha, Wisconsin

$2,290/week

This is 11% lower than the Madison average of $2,534.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,411/week

This is 5% lower than the Madison average of $2,534.

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

Madison, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,860 per week, followed by Wausau, Wisconsin ($2,634) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,592). Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,691. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,860 per week, roughly in line with Madison, Wisconsin.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$2,860$3,691
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,634$3,201
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,592$3,440
West Bend, Wisconsin$2,393$2,396
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Madison?

Genie Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,301 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($3,294) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($3,125). Wellspring Nurse Source has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,691. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,860 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$3,301$3,548
ALOIS Healthcare$3,294$3,574
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,125$3,691
ADN Healthcare$3,111$3,111
Access Healthcare$3,082$3,082
AHS Staffing$3,070$3,070
First Connect Health$3,019$3,379
PRIDE Health$3,004$3,004
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,996$2,996
Prime Staffing$2,996$2,996

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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