Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,387/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Milwaukee, WI is $2,387 per week. This is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of $2,314.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 610 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,387/week

Milwaukee, WI

8% higher than the US average.

$2,314/week

Wisconsin

5% higher than the US average.

$2,201/week

United States

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

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Madison, Wisconsin

$2,395/week

This is 1% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,381.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,418/week

This is 2% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,381.

Chicago, Illinois

$2,200/week

This is 8% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,381.

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

Wausau, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,608 per week, followed by Madison, Wisconsin ($2,435) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,387). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,350. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,387 per week — Wausau, Wisconsin pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,608$3,134
Madison, Wisconsin$2,435$3,350
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,387$3,192
Waukesha, Wisconsin$2,343$2,482
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Milwaukee?

Reliable Nurse Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,192 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($3,091) and ADN Healthcare ($3,088). For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,387 per week — Reliable Nurse Staffing pays 34% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Reliable Nurse Staffing$3,192$3,192
HCS 247$3,091$3,091
ADN Healthcare$3,088$3,088
Junxion Med Staffing$3,077$3,077
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,011$3,011
FlexCare Nursing$2,749$3,072
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$2,729$2,729
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,702$2,702
LanceSoft$2,600$2,600
PEL/VIP$2,565$2,565

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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