2026 salary estimate

Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Pocatello, ID 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for labor and delivery nurse roles in Pocatello, with comparison against Idaho and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$74,735

Hourly

$35.93

Weekly

$1,437

Monthly

$6,228

Take-home est.

$4,497/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$35.93

Weekly

$1,437

Monthly

$6,228

Annual

$74,735

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Pocatello, ID$74,735$35.93Local estimate
Idaho average$80,360$38.63Pocatello is 7% below
National baseline$82,000$39.42Pocatello is 9% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$53,809$25.87
25th percentile$64,272$30.90
Median estimate$74,735$35.93
75th percentile$85,198$40.96
90th percentile$98,650$47.43

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Idaho state income tax rate.

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Pocatello, ID

Adjust the local salary estimate below to see your estimated take-home pay in Pocatello, ID (already adjusted for cost of living).

$74,735
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$74,735

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$20,777

State: 5.8% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$53,958

~ $4,497 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Pocatello, the estimated labor and delivery nurse salary is 7% below the Idaho specialty average and 9% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Labor and Delivery Nurse make in Pocatello, ID?

The 2026 estimate is $74,735 per year, or about $35.93 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is Pocatello a good place for Labor and Delivery Nurse pay?

Pocatello is estimated to be 7% below the Idaho average and 9% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Pocatello?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Idaho state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $53,959 per year, or $4,497 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary estimate come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated April 29, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for labor and delivery nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.

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