SOC 291161

Nurse Midwives

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

National Median

$128,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$128,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$74,670

Experienced (90th pct)

$177,040

Total Employed

8,280

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$74,670 - $104,260
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$104,260 - $146,520
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$146,520 - $177,040

Highest Paying Locations for Nurse Midwives

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$204,980

+59.2% vs national

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$201,870

+56.7% vs national

California

$196,700

+52.7% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$190,230

+47.7% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$161,580

+25.5% vs national

Nurse Midwives Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$204,980	200
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$201,870	60
California	$196,700	880
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$190,230	190
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$161,580	120
Massachusetts	$155,710	190
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$155,030	80
Salem, OR	$151,830	30
Springfield, MA	$150,250	50
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$146,190	30
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$145,370	N/A
Washington	$145,000	150
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$143,780	60
Vermont	$140,240	40
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$139,770	320
Virginia	$139,770	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$138,980	400
Utah	$138,020	100
New York	$137,860	490
Iowa	$136,450	70
Columbus, OH	$136,360	40
New Hampshire	$135,860	50
New Jersey	$135,680	190
Arizona	$135,590	80
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$135,420	100
Wisconsin	$135,360	90
Missouri	$134,970	60
Nebraska	$133,890	N/A
Omaha, NE-IA	$133,890	N/A
Santa Fe, NM	$133,610	N/A
Maine	$132,920	50
Colorado	$132,670	210
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$132,670	100
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$131,690	310
Ann Arbor, MI	$130,170	40
Anchorage, AK	$130,030	50
Alaska	$130,030	60
Maryland	$129,910	260
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$129,380	N/A
Indiana	$129,010	100
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$127,880	90
Rhode Island	$127,480	90
Minnesota	$127,180	260
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$127,160	180
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$126,000	170
Georgia	$125,830	380
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$125,830	310
St. Louis, MO-IL	$125,080	50
Connecticut	$124,530	100
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$124,450	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Nurse Midwives?

The national median annual salary for Nurse Midwives is $128,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Nurse Midwivess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Nurse Midwivess is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $204,980.

How much can an experienced Nurse Midwives make?

Top-earning Nurse Midwivess (90th percentile) make $177,040 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.