Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Waukegan, IL

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

The highest paying specialty in Waukegan is Electrophysiology Lab. Travel roles are currently paying $3,551/wk which is 33% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Waukegan include CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care with average pay of $3,511/wk, Pediatric CVOR with average pay of $3,303/wk and Manager with average pay of $3,208/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,381/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Waukegan, IL is $2,381 per week. This is 3% higher than the Illinois average of $2,309.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,381/week

Waukegan, IL

8% higher than the US average.

$2,309/week

Illinois

5% higher than the US average.

$2,193/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$2,195/week

This is 8% lower than the Waukegan average of $2,381.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,282/week

This is 4% lower than the Waukegan average of $2,381.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,303/week

This is 3% lower than the Waukegan average of $2,381.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
DOU - Direct Observation Unit	$2,200	$2,200
Intermediate Care	$2,200	$2,200
Med Surg / Telemetry	$2,200	$2,200
PCU - Progressive Care Unit	$2,200	$2,200

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support	$2,650	$2,650
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$2,464	$2,464
Fusion Medical Staffing-Home Health	$2,251	$2,251
Supplemental Health Care	$2,218	$2,218
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health	$2,200	$2,200
CoreMedical Group	$2,190	$2,190