Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee

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Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$39.87/hour

The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tennessee is $39.87 per hour. This is 25% 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 Tennessee compared to National Averages

$39.87/hour

Tennessee

25% lower than the US average.

$49.69/hour

United States

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

Only Georgia reports pay data for Labor and Delivery Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $40 per hour — Georgia pays 31% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$52	$59

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

Perm Staff Jobs pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$45
Tenet Memphis	$34	$34

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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