Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,455/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Wisconsin is $2,455 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,310.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 920 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$2,455/week

Wisconsin

6% higher than the US average.

$2,310/week

United States

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 $2,873 per week, followed by Wausau, Wisconsin ($2,592) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,532). Milwaukee, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,744. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,455 per week — Madison, Wisconsin pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$2,873$3,691
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,592$3,201
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,532$3,744
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,791 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,556) and Nebraska ($2,383). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,694. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,455 per week — South Dakota pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,791$3,764
Minnesota$2,556$4,694
Nebraska$2,383$3,360
Michigan$2,345$4,036
Illinois$2,324$4,271
Iowa$2,317$3,451
Missouri$2,288$3,763
Ohio$2,197$3,264
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,400 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($3,243) and HonorVet Technologies ($3,222). First Connect Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,700. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,455 per week — Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$3,400$3,400
Genie Healthcare$3,243$3,548
HonorVet Technologies$3,222$3,270
PEL/VIP$3,168$3,168
Staffmax Healthcare$3,152$3,152
First Connect Health$3,127$3,700
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,121$3,691
Prolink Region 1$3,075$3,075
Revolution Healthcare Services$3,071$3,071
ProMed Staffing Resources B$3,014$3,014

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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