Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Milwaukee, WI
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
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Milwaukee Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Step Down RN
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
- ADN Healthcare
UP TO $3,212/wk
Step-Down RN
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
- Host Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $3,077/wk
Step Down RN
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 1 other
UP TO $3,056/wk
Telemetry/Stepdown RN
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
- American Traveler
UP TO $2,284/wk
Step Down RN
- Milwaukee, WI
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,212/week
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