Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary

$48.10/hour

The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Arizona is $48.10 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $53.61.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages

$48.10/hour

Arizona

11% lower than the US average.

$53.61/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 $48 per hour — California pays 54% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$74$92
Kansas$59$59
Colorado$58$60
Texas$56$61
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 $48 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 18% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region$39$40

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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