PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Scottsdale, AZ

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

Tucson is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 15% higher than the average pay for PreOp / PACU Nurse roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Phoenix, paying up to $48/hr, Payson, paying up to $49/hr, and Whiteriver, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$38.08/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Scottsdale, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Arizona average of $51.61.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Scottsdale, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$38.08/hour

Scottsdale, AZ

11% lower than the US average.

$51.61/hour

Arizona

18% higher than the US average.

$42.20/hour

United States

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

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Mesa, Arizona

$38/hour

This is equal to the Scottsdale average

Sun City, Arizona

$38/hour

This is equal to the Scottsdale average

Boulder City, Nevada

$44/hour

This is 13% higher than the Scottsdale average of $38.08.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$45	$48

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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