Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Milwaukee, WI
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,551/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Milwaukee, WI is $2,551 per week. This is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of $2,448.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 1,234 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Milwaukee, WI compared to State and National Averages
$2,551/week
Milwaukee, WI
11% higher than the US average.
$2,448/week
Wisconsin
8% higher than the US average.
$2,260/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
Brookfield, Wisconsin
$2,360/week
This is 3% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,425.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
$2,351/week
This is 3% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,425.
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,574/week
This is 6% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,425.
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 $2,867 per week, followed by Wausau, Wisconsin ($2,640) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,551). Milwaukee, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,744. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,551 per week — Madison, Wisconsin pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $2,867 | $3,613 |
| Wausau, Wisconsin | $2,640 | $3,201 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | $2,551 | $3,744 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Milwaukee?
First Connect Health pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,388 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,304) and PEL/VIP ($3,168). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,744. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,551 per week — First Connect Health pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $3,388 | $3,700 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,304 | $3,304 |
| PEL/VIP | $3,168 | $3,168 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,066 | $3,744 |
| Junxion Med Staffing | $2,979 | $3,077 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,887 | $3,067 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,846 | $3,024 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,831 | $2,985 |
| HCS 247 | $2,819 | $3,091 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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