Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$31.85/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Nashville, TN is $31.85 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of $30.67.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$31.85/hour

Nashville, TN

24% lower than the US average.

$30.67/hour

Tennessee

29% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

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

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 37% higher than the Nashville average of $31.85.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is equal to the Nashville average

Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 2% higher than the Nashville average of $31.85.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$32$33
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40
What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Nashville?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
HCA TriStar$33$33

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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