2026 salary estimate

Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Providence, RI 2026

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

Estimated annual pay

$104,501

Hourly

$50.24

Weekly

$2,010

Monthly

$8,708

Take-home est.

$6,271/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$50.24

Weekly

$2,010

Monthly

$8,708

Annual

$104,501

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Providence, RI$104,501$50.24Local estimate
Rhode Island average$96,760$46.52Providence is 8% above
National baseline$82,000$39.42Providence is 27% 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$75,241$36.17
25th percentile$89,871$43.21
Median estimate$104,501$50.24
75th percentile$119,131$57.27
90th percentile$137,941$66.32

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 Rhode Island state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Providence, RI

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

$104,501
$50k$150k

Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$104,501

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$29,250

State: 6.0% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$75,251

~ $6,271 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Providence, the estimated labor and delivery nurse salary is 8% above the Rhode Island specialty average and 27% 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 Providence, RI?

The 2026 estimate is $104,501 per year, or about $50.24 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

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

Providence is estimated to be 8% above the Rhode Island average and 27% above the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Providence?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Rhode Island state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $75,251 per year, or $6,271 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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