Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Salary in the United States

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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in the United States is around $113,716, with an hourly rate of $55. The average salary ranges from $96,006 (10th percentile) to $129,336 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $104,446 (25th percentile) and $121,892 (75th percentile). A Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,892 $10,158 $2,344 $59
Average $113,716 $9,476 $2,187 $55
25th Percentile $104,446 $8,704 $2,009 $50
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How much does a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$104,446
Average $113,716/year
$121,892
$8,704
Average $9,476/month
$10,158
$2,009
Average $2,187/week
$2,344
$50
Average $55/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $121,892 $10,158 $2,344 $59
Average $113,716 $9,476 $2,187 $55
25th Percentile $104,446 $8,704 $2,009 $50

How does experience level affect a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse's Salary?

An entry-level Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse with less than 1 year of experience earns about $109,988. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $110,273. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $113,716. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $117,083, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $117,323.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse $109,988
Intermediate Level Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse $110,273
Senior Level Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse $113,716
Specialist Level Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse $117,083
Expert Level Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse $117,323
$109,988 0 yr
$110,273 < 2 yrs
$113,716 2-4 yrs
$117,083 5-8 yrs
$117,323 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse is $125,429.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $123,757.
  • In New Jersey, a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse earns $123,257 per year.

How much does salary of Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse is $142,020.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $131,785.
  • In Boston, MA, a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse earns $126,827 per year.

What are the salaries of a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse with different levels of education?

Salaries for Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse with a Bachelor's Degree is $120,756 - $127,287. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 5.6%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 76.1%
Doctorate 3.8%
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What is the salary trend of Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $210,487 in 2023 to approximately $204,727 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Over Time

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2023
$210,487
2024
$212,747
2025
$204,727
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2023 $210,487
2024 $212,747
2025 $204,727
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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 65.1%
Bonuses 8.4%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.6%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 3.7%
Pension 3.1%
Time Off 9.3%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $113,716 65.1%
Bonus $14,677 8.4%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $9,803 5.6%
401K/403B $6,279 3.6%
Disability $2,050 1.2%
Healthcare $6,406 3.7%
Pension $5,382 3.1%
Time Off $16,264 9.3%
Total Compensation $174,577 100%
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