How much does a midwife make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $11,170 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $8,546
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 3. Canada | $91,000 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
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Professionals
- Registered nurse$102,500
- Doctor$267,500
- Specialist doctor$313,700
- Traditional therapist$106,800
- Paramedical practitioners$135,900
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Dentist$185,300
- Pharmacist$140,900
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| California | $203,800 |
| Hawaii | $170,100 |
| Massachusetts | $159,800 |
| Washington | $159,000 |
| New Jersey | $154,000 |
| Vermont | $151,000 |
| Oregon | $146,900 |
| New York | $144,500 |
| New Hampshire | $143,000 |
| Arizona | $141,000 |
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| Maryland | $140,100 |
| Nebraska | $138,900 |
| Colorado | $137,600 |
| Virginia | $135,700 |
| Rhode Island | $135,200 |
| Minnesota | $134,800 |
| Alaska | $133,400 |
| Maine | $133,300 |
| Wisconsin | $133,100 |
| Iowa | $131,400 |
| Utah | $130,900 |
| Connecticut | $130,800 |
| Missouri | $130,200 |
| Ohio | $127,700 |
| Delaware | $127,500 |
| Florida | $127,500 |
| North Carolina | $126,000 |
| Michigan | $125,100 |
| Texas | $123,400 |
| New Mexico | $123,400 |
| South Carolina | $122,400 |
| Illinois | $120,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $120,000 |
| Louisiana | $119,300 |
| Tennessee | $117,000 |
| Georgia | $105,500 |
| Indiana | $101,600 |
| District of Columbia | $101,500 |
| North Dakota | $72,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $11,170 a month, $134,000 a year.
How much does a midwife make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $93,620 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $188,300.
Which country pays a midwife the most?
United States, with a median of $134,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a midwife the most?
California, with a median of $203,800 a year.
Does a midwife make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $134,000 a year against $64,930 in Germany, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a midwife or a registered nurse?
A midwife: $134,000 a year against $102,500 for a registered nurse, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate