Nurse Midwive salary
What nurse midwives earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$134,040$64.44 per hour
Average pay$136,980$65.86 per hour
Middle half earn$116,510 – $157,400Top 10%: $188,320+
Jobs7,920Employed nationwide
Nurse Midwive salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $133,430 | $64.15 | 60 | 0.17 |
| Arizona | $140,960 | $67.77 | 80 | 0.03 |
| California | $203,840 | $98.00 | 870 | 0.05 |
| Colorado | $137,610 | $66.16 | 180 | 0.06 |
| Connecticut | $130,790 | $62.88 | 150 | 0.09 |
| Delaware | $127,510 | $61.30 | – | – |
| Florida | $127,460 | $61.28 | 460 | 0.05 |
| Georgia | $105,510 | $50.73 | 300 | 0.06 |
| Hawaii | $170,110 | $81.78 | – | – |
| Illinois | $120,840 | $58.09 | 280 | 0.05 |
| Indiana | $101,630 | $48.86 | 170 | 0.05 |
| Iowa | $131,360 | $63.16 | 80 | 0.05 |
| Louisiana | $119,280 | $57.35 | 60 | 0.03 |
| Maine | $133,270 | $64.07 | 50 | 0.07 |
| Maryland | $140,120 | $67.37 | 240 | 0.09 |
| Massachusetts | $159,800 | $76.83 | 280 | 0.08 |
| Michigan | $125,140 | $60.16 | 430 | 0.1 |
| Minnesota | $134,810 | $64.81 | 410 | 0.14 |
| Missouri | $130,220 | $62.61 | 80 | 0.03 |
| Nebraska | $138,880 | $66.77 | – | – |
| New Hampshire | $142,960 | $68.73 | 60 | 0.09 |
| New Jersey | $153,970 | $74.03 | 120 | 0.03 |
| New Mexico | $123,350 | $59.30 | 50 | 0.06 |
| New York | $144,510 | $69.48 | 360 | 0.04 |
| North Carolina | $126,040 | $60.59 | 240 | 0.05 |
| North Dakota | $72,630 | $34.92 | – | – |
| Ohio | $127,730 | $61.41 | 180 | 0.03 |
| Oregon | $146,900 | $70.62 | 240 | 0.12 |
| Pennsylvania | $119,990 | $57.69 | 320 | 0.05 |
| Rhode Island | $135,180 | $64.99 | 80 | 0.16 |
| South Carolina | $122,390 | $58.84 | 100 | 0.04 |
| Tennessee | $116,980 | $56.24 | 330 | 0.1 |
| Texas | $123,380 | $59.32 | 290 | 0.02 |
| Utah | $130,930 | $62.95 | 140 | 0.08 |
| Vermont | $151,030 | $72.61 | 60 | 0.21 |
| Virginia | $135,710 | $65.25 | – | – |
| Washington | $158,970 | $76.43 | 170 | 0.05 |
| Wisconsin | $133,070 | $63.97 | 200 | 0.07 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $212,630 | 190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $202,850 | 220 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $191,220 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $181,450 | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $174,870 | 200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $162,970 | 70 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $159,730 | 240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $149,170 | 310 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $147,140 | 170 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $141,520 | 50 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $139,530 | 70 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,610 | 110 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $135,910 | 150 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $135,180 | 90 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $134,810 | 300 |
Metro areas with the most nurse midwives
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 310 | $149,170 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 300 | $134,810 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 240 | $159,730 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 230 | $105,510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 220 | $202,850 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 200 | $174,870 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 190 | $212,630 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 180 | $115,500 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 180 | $125,140 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 170 | $77,620 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 170 | $147,140 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 150 | $135,910 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 120 | $101,630 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 110 | $137,610 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 90 | $129,280 |
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Questions
How much does a nurse midwive make?
The median pay for nurse midwives in the U.S. was $134,040 a year ($64.44 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $116,510 and $157,400.
Which states pay nurse midwives the most?
The highest pay was in California ($203,840), Hawaii ($170,110), Massachusetts ($159,800), Washington ($158,970), New Jersey ($153,970). The lowest was in North Dakota ($72,630), Indiana ($101,630), Georgia ($105,510).
How many nurse midwives are there in the U.S.?
About 7,920 people were employed as nurse midwives in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.