PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Petersburg, FL

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$40.41/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $40.41 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Florida average of $45.37.

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

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Saint Petersburg, FL compared to State and National Averages

$40.41/hour

Saint Petersburg, FL

25% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

Florida

11% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities

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Round Rock, Texas

$52/hour

This is 22% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.41.

New Braunfels, Texas

$35/hour

This is 16% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.41.

San Antonio, Texas

$45/hour

This is 11% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.41.

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

Only Clearwater, Florida reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Clearwater, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida	$46	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$34

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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