PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia

Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$45.59/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $39.26.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$45.59/hour

District of Columbia

14% higher than the US average.

$39.26/hour

United States

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$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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