Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$57.01/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Norwalk, CT is $57.01 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of $55.25.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Norwalk, CT compared to State and National Averages

$57.01/hour

Norwalk, CT

12% higher than the US average.

$55.25/hour

Connecticut

9% higher than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$51/hour

This is 11% lower than the Norwalk average of $57.01.

Round Rock, Texas

$52/hour

This is 10% lower than the Norwalk average of $57.01.

New Braunfels, Texas

$35/hour

This is 64% lower than the Norwalk average of $57.01.

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

Danbury, Connecticut pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Milford, Connecticut ($57) and Norwalk, Connecticut ($57). For comparison, the Norwalk, CT average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 7% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut$61$61
Milford, Connecticut$57$57
Norwalk, Connecticut$57$57
Stamford, Connecticut$57$57
What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Norwalk?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Norwalk, CT average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$44

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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