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Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Tennessee 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, top cities, estimated take-home pay, and city-level links for labor and delivery nurse roles in TN.
Tennessee labor and delivery pages are moving into page-one range, so this state guide connects Nashville and Knoxville with statewide OB pay context.
Statewide annual estimate
$73,800
$35.48/hr, $1,419/wk, $6,150/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$35.48
Weekly
$1,419
Monthly
$6,150
Annual
$73,800
This is 10% below the national baseline of $82,000 per year for labor and delivery nurse.
Quick answer for TN salary searches
In Tennessee, the estimated 2026 labor and delivery nurse salary is $73,800 per year, or about $35.48 per hour, before taxes. Use the city calculators below to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, and simplified take-home context.
The simplified statewide take-home estimate is about $4,797 per month. Compare that number with city pay, shift differential, benefits, commute, and overtime rules before treating a statewide average as a real offer.
Compare key TN city salaries
Use these city calculators to compare hourly pay, annual pay, and estimated take-home context before weighing a local offer in Tennessee.
Top paying cities in TN
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $38.32 | $79,704 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $34.06 | $70,848 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33.71 | $70,110 |
| Memphis, TN | $33.35 | $69,372 |
| Clarksville, TN | $33.00 | $68,634 |
City salary calculators in TN
Use these city pages to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, take-home context, and nearby markets before evaluating an offer.
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$53,136
$25.55/hr
25th percentile
$63,468
$30.51/hr
Median estimate
$73,800
$35.48/hr
75th percentile
$84,132
$40.45/hr
90th percentile
$97,416
$46.83/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $57,564 per year, or $4,797 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Tennessee state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.
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 Tennessee?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $73,800 per year, or about $35.48 per hour, before taxes.
What is the hourly pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in TN?
The statewide hourly estimate is $35.48 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 TN?
Among the cities in this model, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville currently show the highest local estimates for labor and delivery nurse pay.
Is Tennessee above or below the national average?
Tennessee is estimated to be 10% below the national baseline for labor and delivery nurse pay after the state cost-of-living adjustment.
Which Tennessee page should I check next?
Start with Nashville, Knoxville because these city calculators give useful local context before comparing a specific offer.
Methodology
Last updated June 1, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Tennessee cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.