Nurse Midwife Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Nurse Midwives
The median nurse midwife salary in the United States is $134,040 per year ($64.44/hour). Salaries range from $93,620 at the entry level to $188,320+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 7,920 nurse midwife jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 11.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Also known asCNMCertified Nurse Midwife
Median Salary
$134,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.44
per hour
Employment
7,920
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$93,620
25th percentile
$116,510
Median
$134,040
75th percentile
$157,400
90th percentile
$188,320
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+11.1%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
Nurse Midwife Salary by State
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$73K$204K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$204K
+52%
Hawaii
$170K
+27%
Massachusetts
$160K
+19%
Washington
$159K
+19%
New Jersey
$154K
+15%
Vermont
$151K
+13%
Oregon
$147K
+10%
New York
$145K
+8%
New Hampshire
$143K
+7%
Arizona
$141K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $203,840 | +52.1% |
| Hawaii | $170,110 | +26.9% |
| Massachusetts | $159,800 | +19.2% |
| Washington | $158,970 | +18.6% |
| New Jersey | $153,970 | +14.9% |
| Vermont | $151,030 | +12.7% |
| Oregon | $146,900 | +9.6% |
| New York | $144,510 | +7.8% |
| New Hampshire | $142,960 | +6.7% |
| Arizona | $140,960 | +5.2% |
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Nurse Midwife Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $218,760 | +63.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $212,630 | +58.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $202,850 | +51.3% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $191,220 | +42.7% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $184,620 | +37.7% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $181,450 | +35.4% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $174,870 | +30.5% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $162,970 | +21.6% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $159,730 | +19.2% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $151,640 | +13.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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