Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$47.21/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Arizona is $47.21 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $51.46.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$47.21/hour
Arizona
9% lower than the US average.
$51.46/hour
United States
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Kansas ($59) and Colorado ($58). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $92. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — California pays 57% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $74 | $92 |
| Kansas | $59 | $59 |
| Colorado | $58 | $60 |
| Texas | $55 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Arizona?
Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Tenet-AZ Region also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet-AZ Region | $39 | $40 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$34-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$34-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$34-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
- Phoenix, AZ
$34-44/hour
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