PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$56.58/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in New Mexico is $56.58 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $52.05.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$56.58/hour
New Mexico
8% higher than the US average.
$52.05/hour
United States
How does the pay for PreOp / PACU Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $57 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Texas pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $57 | $60 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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