Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,318/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Wisconsin is $2,318 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 676 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$2,318/week

Wisconsin

4% higher than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

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

Wausau, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,614 per week, followed by Madison, Wisconsin ($2,420) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,393). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,350. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,318 per week — Wausau, Wisconsin pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,614$3,134
Madison, Wisconsin$2,420$3,350
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,393$3,192
Waukesha, Wisconsin$2,342$2,482
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 $2,769 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,445) and North Dakota ($2,334). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,318 per week — South Dakota pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,769$3,373
Minnesota$2,445$3,696
North Dakota$2,334$3,388
Nebraska$2,315$3,517
Illinois$2,311$3,800
Iowa$2,277$3,436
Michigan$2,216$3,279
Missouri$2,206$3,232
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,216 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,180) and Prime Staffing ($3,097). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,350. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,318 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$3,216$3,216
Compunnel Healthcare$3,180$3,180
Prime Staffing$3,097$3,350
Reliable Nurse Staffing$3,026$3,192
Genie Healthcare$3,017$3,180
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,011$3,011
ALOIS Healthcare$2,920$3,195
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,823$3,327
Annashae$2,800$2,800
HCS 247$2,761$3,091

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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