Ophthalmology Nurse Director Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinical Management Consultants – Oro Valley, AZ
How much does an Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse make in Arizona? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse in Arizona is $56,331 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.
However, an Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:
Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $67,435 | $5,620 | $1,297 | $32 |
| Average | $56,331 | $4,694 | $1,083 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,854 | $4,071 | $939 | $23 |
Ophthalmology Nurse Director Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinical Management Consultants – Oro Valley, AZ
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An Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of an Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse | less than 1 year | $51,699 |
| Early Career Level Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse | 1-2 years | $51,910 |
| Mid-Level Level Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse | 2-4 years | $54,789 |
| Senior-Level Level Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse | 5-8 years | $59,107 |
| Expert Level Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse | over 8 years | $59,416 |
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Understanding how an Ambulatory Surgery Center- Preoperative Nurse and PACU Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $67,435 | $5,620 | $1,297 | $32 |
| Average | $56,331 | $4,694 | $1,083 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,854 | $4,071 | $939 | $23 |
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