National Labor & Delivery Nurse Salary Data
The median US national Licensed Practical Nurse salary is $96,421 as of 2023. The national pay ranges from the highest 10% of RNs making $190,500 and the lowest 10% making $28,000. Our salary data for Labor and Delivery Nurses is consolidated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and ZipRecruiter salary data.
Labor and delivery nurses, being part of specialized care within hospital settings, often earn higher salaries compared to the general RN population. Geographic location and demand can also impact their pay. For example, nurses working in states like California, Massachusetts, or Hawaii tend to earn more due to higher living costs and stronger demand.
It's also important to note that labor and delivery nurses may earn additional compensation through shift differentials for night shifts or weekends, which is common in hospital settings
How Much Do Labor and Delivery Nurses Make Per Hour?
The median national wage for Labor and Delivery nurses is $46 per hour in the US according to ZipRecruiter salary data.
What does a Labor and Delivery nurse do?
Monitoring the vital signs of the baby and mother
Providing emotional support and pain management
Assisting with delivery, including C-sections
Educating mothers about postpartum care and breastfeeding
Handling emergency situations, such as hemorrhaging or fetal distress
Want to learn how to become a L&D nurse? Read our full how-to guide.
Highest paying nursing agencies for Labor & Delivery nurses
Top paying cities for Labor and Delivery nurses
According to ZipRecruiter data
| City | State | Average Salary |
| Avenal | California | $130k |
| Cupertino | California | $124k |
| San Carlos | California | $122k |
| Ruhenstroth | Nevada | $122k |
| Nome | Arkansas | $121k |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California | $120k |
| Santa Cruz | California | $118k |
| Redwood City | California | $118k |
| Hobson | Montana | $117k |