Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of $53.78.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

22% higher than the US average.

$53.78/hour

North Carolina

16% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 10% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hickory, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 21% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Monroe, Georgia

$48/hour

This is 21% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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 ($53) and Hickory, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$53$58
Hickory, North Carolina$48$58
Morganton, North Carolina$48$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Labor and Delivery Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$58$58

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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