Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,338/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Waukesha, WI is $2,338 per week. This is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,386.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 192 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,338/week

Waukesha, WI

5% higher than the US average.

$2,386/week

Wisconsin

7% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

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

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,414/week

This is 3% higher than the Waukesha average of $2,353.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,461/week

This is 4% higher than the Waukesha average of $2,353.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,500/week

This is 6% higher than the Waukesha average of $2,353.

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

Wausau, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,706 per week, followed by Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,600) and Madison, Wisconsin ($2,584). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,470. For comparison, the Waukesha, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,338 per week — Wausau, Wisconsin pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,706$3,201
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,600$3,283
Madison, Wisconsin$2,584$3,470
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Waukesha?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,482 per week, followed by Junxion Med Staffing ($2,430) and FlexCare Nursing ($2,421). For comparison, the Waukesha, WI average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,338 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,482$2,482
Junxion Med Staffing$2,430$2,430
FlexCare Nursing$2,421$2,421
Assured Nursing$2,419$2,419
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,396$2,396
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,394$2,394
GHR Healthcare$2,394$2,394
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,394$2,394
Trustaff$2,371$2,371
Care Career$2,365$2,365

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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