PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$45.91/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Austin, TX is $45.91 per hour. This is 20% lower than the Texas average of $55.02.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$45.91/hour

Austin, TX

10% lower than the US average.

$55.02/hour

Texas

8% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 4% higher than the Austin average of $45.91.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 21% higher than the Austin average of $45.91.

What cities in Texas pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Prosper, Texas pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Cedar Park, Texas ($55) and Round Rock, Texas ($54). For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Prosper, Texas pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Prosper, Texas	$60	$60
Cedar Park, Texas	$55	$59
Round Rock, Texas	$54	$60

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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