Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

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Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$48.61/hour

The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in North Carolina is $48.61 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $49.69.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$48.61/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$49.69/hour

United States

How does the pay for Labor and Delivery Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Tennessee pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($26). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $49 per hour — Tennessee pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$40	$45
South Carolina	$26	$41

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$58
CoreMedical Group Perm	$41	$41

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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