Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$39.46/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Lakewood Ranch, FL is $39.46 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Florida average of $45.37.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Lakewood Ranch, FL compared to State and National Averages

$39.46/hour

Lakewood Ranch, FL

16% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

Florida

1% lower than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

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

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San Antonio, Texas

$43/hour

This is 9% higher than the Bradenton average of $39.46.

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 15% higher than the Bradenton average of $39.46.

Waterbury, Connecticut

$49/hour

This is 20% higher than the Bradenton average of $39.46.

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

Clearwater, Florida pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Dunedin, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Lakewood Ranch, FL average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 22% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida$48$48
Dunedin, Florida$45$45
What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Bradenton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Lakewood Ranch, FL average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$39

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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