PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Bethesda, MD
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Bethesda, MD is $40.08 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Maryland average of $47.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Bethesda, MD compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Bethesda, MD
1% higher than the US average.
$47.47/hour
Maryland
17% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Bethesda Compare to Other Cities
How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Bethesda Compare to Other Cities
Albany, New York
$35/hour
This is 16% lower than the Bethesda average of $40.08.
Schenectady, New York
$35/hour
This is 16% lower than the Bethesda average of $40.08.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 26% lower than the Bethesda average of $40.08.
What cities in Maryland pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Olney, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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