PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

O'Fallon is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs, paying up to $64/hr. This is 6% higher than the average pay for PreOp / PACU Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Saint Louis, paying up to $62/hr, St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, and Belton, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$51.57/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.57 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $48.52.

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.57/hour

Saint Louis, MO

3% higher than the US average.

$48.52/hour

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$50.20/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$49/hour

This is 6% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.57.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$40	$40

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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