2026 salary estimate

Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Bangor, ME 2026

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

Estimated annual pay

$82,574

Hourly

$39.70

Weekly

$1,588

Monthly

$6,881

Take-home est.

$4,920/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$39.70

Weekly

$1,588

Monthly

$6,881

Annual

$82,574

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Bangor, ME$82,574$39.70Local estimate
Maine average$86,920$41.79Bangor is 5% below
National baseline$82,000$39.42Bangor is 1% above

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$59,453$28.58
25th percentile$71,014$34.14
Median estimate$82,574$39.70
75th percentile$94,134$45.26
90th percentile$108,998$52.40

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 Maine state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Bangor, ME

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

$82,574
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$82,574

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$23,533

State: 6.5% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$59,041

~ $4,920 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Bangor, the estimated labor and delivery nurse salary is 5% below the Maine specialty average and 1% above 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 Bangor, ME?

The 2026 estimate is $82,574 per year, or about $39.70 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

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

Bangor is estimated to be 5% below the Maine average and 1% above the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Bangor?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Maine state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $59,040 per year, or $4,920 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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