PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

Q: What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Sturtevant is currently the highest paying city in Wisconsin for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for PreOp / PACU Nurse roles in Wisconsin. Other top paying cities include New Richmond, paying up to $53/hr, River Falls, paying up to $53/hr, and Baldwin, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$38.70/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Madison, WI is $38.70 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of $34.91.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$38.70/hour

Madison, WI

4% higher than the US average.

$34.91/hour

Wisconsin

7% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

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

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Rochester, Minnesota

$37/hour

This is 4% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.

Aurora, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 4% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.

Parker, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 4% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$39	$49

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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