PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$43.99/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $43.99 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Texas average of $55.08.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in San Antonio, TX compared to State and National Averages

$43.99/hour

San Antonio, TX

3% lower than the US average.

$55.08/hour

Texas

18% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$50/hour

This is 13% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.99.

Bristol, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 17% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.99.

Middletown, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 18% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.99.

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

Only Round Rock, Texas reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Round Rock, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Round Rock, Texas pays 26% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Round Rock, Texas$55$60

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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