PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$51.87/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $51.87 per hour. This is 3% higher than the New Hampshire average of $50.33.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages

$51.87/hour

Portsmouth, NH

2% higher than the US average.

$50.33/hour

New Hampshire

1% lower than the US average.

$50.77/hour

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 8% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.87.

Round Rock, Texas

$57/hour

This is 9% higher than the Portsmouth average of $51.87.

New Braunfels, Texas

$35/hour

This is 49% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.87.

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

Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Derry, New Hampshire ($46) and Salem, New Hampshire ($46). Derry, New Hampshire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Portsmouth, New Hampshire	$52	$53
Derry, New Hampshire	$46	$71
Salem, New Hampshire	$46	$71

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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