Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$38.46/hour
The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tennessee is $38.46 per hour. This is 37% lower than the US average of $52.83.
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.46/hour
Tennessee
37% lower than the US average.
$52.83/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $43 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Labor and Delivery Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($48). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $38 per hour — Virginia pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $26 | $41 |
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 $36 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $42 |
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
- Smyrna, TN
$38-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
- Hermitage, TN
$40-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
$35-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$34-40/hour
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