What nurse midwives earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $174,870 | $84.07 | 200 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $135,180 | $64.99 | 90 |
Nurse Midwives in Massachusetts earned a median of $159,800 a year ($76.83 an hour) in May 2025, 19% more than the national median of $134,040. The middle half earned $140,030 to $176,340.
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $174,870.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.