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Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Alaska 2026

Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, metro comparison, estimated take-home pay, and offer context for labor and delivery nurse roles in AK.

Statewide annual estimate

$104,960

$50.46/hr, $2,018/wk, $8,747/mo

State pay snapshot

Hourly

$50.46

Weekly

$2,018

Monthly

$8,747

Annual

$104,960

This is 28% above the national baseline of $82,000 per year for labor and delivery nurse.

Top paying cities in AK

CityHourlyAnnual
Juneau, AK$55.51$115,456
Sitka, AK$54.50$113,357
Anchorage, AK$53.49$111,258
Ketchikan, AK$52.98$110,208
Fairbanks, AK$52.48$109,158

Estimated salary range

10th percentile

$75,571

$36.33/hr

25th percentile

$90,266

$43.40/hr

Median estimate

$104,960

$50.46/hr

75th percentile

$119,654

$57.53/hr

90th percentile

$138,547

$66.61/hr

Take-home pay and taxes

Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $81,869 per year, or $6,822 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Alaska state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.

2026 Alaska pay update

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How to increase pay

  • Compare offers across the highest-paying cities before accepting a role.
  • Ask about shift differential, weekend differential, overtime rules, and call pay.
  • Document specialty certifications, high-acuity experience, and unit leadership work.
  • Compare total compensation, not only hourly rate: benefits and retirement match matter.

FAQ

How much does a Labor and Delivery Nurse make in Alaska?

The 2026 statewide estimate is $104,960 per year, or about $50.46 per hour, before taxes.

What is the hourly pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in AK?

The statewide hourly estimate is $50.46 before taxes. City pages can be higher or lower after local market and cost-of-living adjustments.

What are the top cities for Labor and Delivery Nurse salary in AK?

Juneau, Sitka, Anchorage currently show the highest published local comparisons for labor and delivery nurse pay on TrueNursePay.

Is Alaska above or below the national average?

Alaska is 28% above the national baseline for this specialty after the state cost-of-living adjustment.

Methodology

Last updated July 16, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Alaska cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.