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Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Oregon 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, metro comparison, estimated take-home pay, and offer context for labor and delivery nurse roles in OR.
Statewide annual estimate
$91,840
$44.15/hr, $1,766/wk, $7,653/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$44.15
Weekly
$1,766
Monthly
$7,653
Annual
$91,840
This is 12% above the national baseline of $82,000 per year for labor and delivery nurse.
Top paying cities in OR
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $50.34 | $104,698 |
| Hillsboro, OR | $46.36 | $96,432 |
| Gresham, OR | $45.04 | $93,677 |
| Eugene, OR | $44.15 | $91,840 |
| Salem, OR | $43.27 | $90,003 |
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$66,125
$31.79/hr
25th percentile
$78,982
$37.97/hr
Median estimate
$91,840
$44.15/hr
75th percentile
$104,698
$50.34/hr
90th percentile
$121,229
$58.28/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $63,599 per year, or $5,300 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Oregon state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.
2026 Oregon 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 Oregon?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $91,840 per year, or about $44.15 per hour, before taxes.
What is the hourly pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in OR?
The statewide hourly estimate is $44.15 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 OR?
Portland, Hillsboro, Gresham currently show the highest published local comparisons for labor and delivery nurse pay on TrueNursePay.
Is Oregon above or below the national average?
Oregon is 12% 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 Oregon cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.