PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$53.59/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $53.59 per hour. This is 16% higher than the nursing US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for PreOp / PACU Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$53.59/hour
16% higher than the nursing US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
Where do PreOp / PACU Nurses get paid the most?
California pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $78 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($71) and Colorado ($56). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the national average for PreOp / PACU Nurses is $54 per hour — California pays 45% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78 | $98 |
| Massachusetts | $71 | $87 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs?
Tenet Massachusetts pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($61) and Perm Staff Jobs ($50). For comparison, the national average for PreOp / PACU Nurses is $54 per hour — Tenet Massachusetts pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Massachusetts | $67 | $67 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $61 | $61 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $59 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $39 | $39 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $39 | $39 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
PreOp / PACU Nurse Career Guide
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- Manchester Memorial Hospital
- East Longmeadow, MA
$69+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Days
$53-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Danbury, CT
$55-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Norwalk, CT
$56-57/hour
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