PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Stamford, CT

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$57.01/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Stamford, CT is $57.01 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of $54.03.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Stamford, CT compared to State and National Averages

$57.01/hour

Stamford, CT

20% higher than the US average.

$54.03/hour

Connecticut

16% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

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

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$49/hour

This is 16% lower than the Stamford average of $57.01.

Middletown, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 7% lower than the Stamford average of $57.01.

Hartford, Connecticut

$52/hour

This is 10% lower than the Stamford average of $57.01.

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

Danbury, Connecticut pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Stamford, Connecticut ($57) and Bridgeport, Connecticut ($56). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Stamford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$59	$61
Stamford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$56	$57

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. For comparison, the Stamford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$56	$56

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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