Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Elgin, IL

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Elgin?

The highest paying specialty in Elgin is Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit. Travel roles are currently paying $3,846/wk which is 25% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Elgin include First Assist with average pay of $3,606/wk, OR Circulate with average pay of $3,606/wk and OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,606/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,902/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Elgin, IL is $2,902 per week. This is 13% higher than the Illinois average of $2,532.

Last updated on February 6, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Elgin, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,902/week

Elgin, IL

14% higher than the US average.

$2,532/week

Illinois

1% higher than the US average.

$2,502/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Elgin Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$2,902/week

This is equal to the Elgin average

Rockford, Illinois

$2,502/week

This is 16% lower than the Elgin average of $2,902.

Marion, Illinois

$2,237/week

This is 30% lower than the Elgin average of $2,902.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Elgin?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Long Term Care	$2,101	$2,104
OR - Operating Room	$1,866	$2,120

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Elgin?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service	$3,246	$3,246
TNAA TotalMed RN	$3,216	$3,216
Cross Country Nurses	$3,170	$3,170
MedPro Healthcare Staffing	$3,128	$3,128
PRN Healthcare	$3,117	$3,117
Host Healthcare	$3,113	$3,113
Medical Solutions	$3,110	$3,110
Magnet Medical	$3,106	$3,106
Ethos Medical Staffing	$3,105	$3,105
AHS Staffing	$3,060	$3,060