2026 salary estimate

Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Tulsa, OK 2026

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

Estimated annual pay

$69,200

Hourly

$33.27

Weekly

$1,331

Monthly

$5,767

Take-home est.

$4,224/mo

Quick answer

In Tulsa, OK, the estimated 2026 labor and delivery nurse salary is $69,200 per year, or about $33.27 per hour, before taxes. That equals about $1,331 per week or $5,767 per month on a full-time schedule, and the simplified take-home estimate is about $4,224 per month.

For Tulsa hourly wage searches, use $33.27 as the local gross hourly estimate and $4,224 per month as the simplified take-home estimate. This is 3% below the Oklahoma average and 16% below the national baseline in this model. Compare both numbers with shift differential, benefits, commute, and overtime rules before judging an offer.

Local hourly estimate

$33.27

Local annual estimate

$69,200

Estimated take-home

$4,224/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$33.27

Weekly

$1,331

Monthly

$5,767

Annual

$69,200

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Tulsa, OK$69,200$33.27Local estimate
Oklahoma average$71,340$34.30Tulsa is 3% below
National baseline$82,000$39.42Tulsa is 16% 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$49,824$23.95
25th percentile$59,512$28.61
Median estimate$69,200$33.27
75th percentile$78,888$37.93
90th percentile$91,344$43.92

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 Oklahoma state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Tulsa, OK

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

$69,200
$50k$150k

Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$69,200

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$18,511

State: 4.8% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$50,689

~ $4,224 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Tulsa, the estimated labor and delivery nurse salary is 3% below the Oklahoma specialty average and 16% 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 Tulsa, OK?

The 2026 estimate is $69,200 per year, or about $33.27 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

What is the hourly wage for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tulsa?

The local gross hourly estimate is $33.27 before taxes. Use this as a directional comparison point, then adjust for night shift differential, weekend premium, overtime rules, benefits, and commute costs.

What is the annual salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tulsa?

The local annual estimate is $69,200 before taxes, based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on employer, experience, shift, certifications, and contract type.

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

Tulsa is estimated to be 3% below the Oklahoma average and 16% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Tulsa?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Oklahoma state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $50,689 per year, or $4,224 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 June 1, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated June 1, 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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