PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$70.85/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Massachusetts is $70.85 per hour. This is 24% higher than the US average of $53.51.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$70.85/hour
Massachusetts
24% higher than the US average.
$53.51/hour
United States
How does the pay for PreOp / PACU Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Only Connecticut reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Connecticut pays 22% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $55 | $57 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Only Tenet Massachusetts reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $67 per hour. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Tenet Massachusetts pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Massachusetts | $67 | $67 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
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