Nurse Midwives pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for nurse midwives is $64.44 an hour ($134,040 a year). About 7,920 people work in this job there.
Pay range for nurse midwives in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.01 | $93,620 |
| 25% of workers | $56.01 | $116,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.44 | $134,040 |
| 75% of workers | $75.67 | $157,400 |
| 90% of workers | $90.54 | $188,320 |
Best-paying states for nurse midwives
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $203,840 | 870 |
| Hawaii | $170,110 | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $159,800 | 280 |
| Washington | $158,970 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $153,970 | 120 |
| Vermont | $151,030 | 60 |
| Oregon | $146,900 | 240 |
| New York | $144,510 | 360 |
| New Hampshire | $142,960 | 60 |
| Arizona | $140,960 | 80 |
Pay by state
- California · $203,840
Education, experience and outlook for nurse midwives
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $236,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $65,790 |
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