2026 salary estimate

Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Kenosha, WI 2026

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

Estimated annual pay

$75,563

Hourly

$36.33

Weekly

$1,453

Monthly

$6,297

Take-home est.

$4,575/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$36.33

Weekly

$1,453

Monthly

$6,297

Annual

$75,563

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Kenosha, WI$75,563$36.33Local estimate
Wisconsin average$77,900$37.45Kenosha is 3% below
National baseline$82,000$39.42Kenosha is 8% 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$54,405$26.16
25th percentile$64,984$31.24
Median estimate$75,563$36.33
75th percentile$86,142$41.41
90th percentile$99,743$47.95

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 Wisconsin state income tax rate.

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Kenosha, WI

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

$75,563
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$75,563

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$20,667

State: 5.3% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$54,896

~ $4,575 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Kenosha, the estimated labor and delivery nurse salary is 3% below the Wisconsin specialty average and 8% 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 Kenosha, WI?

The 2026 estimate is $75,563 per year, or about $36.33 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

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

Kenosha is estimated to be 3% below the Wisconsin average and 8% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Kenosha?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Wisconsin state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $54,897 per year, or $4,575 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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