Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Apex, NC

Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$51.72/hour

The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Apex, NC is $51.72 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $46.17.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Apex, NC compared to State and National Averages

$51.72/hour

Apex, NC

11% higher than the US average.

$46.17/hour

United States

How Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Apex Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($51) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $52 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 12% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$51$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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