Nurse Midwives pay in California
In California, the median pay for nurse midwives is $98.00 an hour ($203,840 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.
That is 52% higher than the U.S. median ($134,040). California ranks 1st of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse midwives in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $67.77 | $140,970 |
| 25% of workers | $84.66 | $176,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $98.00 | $203,840 |
| 75% of workers | $104.11 | $216,560 |
| 90% of workers | $109.42 | $227,590 |
Nurse Midwives pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $218,760 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $212,630 | 190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $202,850 | 220 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $191,220 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $181,450 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $79,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $168,520 |
| Pediatricians, General | $214,140 |
| Paramedics | $74,590 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $75,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $292,410 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $301,240 |
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