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Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in the United States

Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

How much does a Labor and Delivery Nurse make in the United States? The average Labor and Delivery Nurse salary in the United States is $81,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $73,800 and $91,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary $67,154 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary $73,800 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary $81,100 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary $91,800 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary $101,542 US March 26, 2024
25% $73,800 10% $67,154 90% $101,542 75% $91,800 $81,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Labor and Delivery Nurse assists physicians with examinations, labor and delivery, operates and monitors medical equipment, and records relevant statistics, including time of birth. Provides professional nursing care to assigned OB/GYN patients. Being a Labor and Delivery Nurse observes patient's condition, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary. Provides immediate and comprehensive care to mothers and newborns during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. In addition, Labor and Delivery Nurse may administer medications and IV solutions as necessary. Requires graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Requires a state license to practice. Labor and Delivery Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Labor and Delivery Nurse


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Nurse Manager - Obstetrics

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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