How much does a nurse midwive make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $64.44 an hour or $11,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.44
- Average (mean)
- $137,000
- Jobs
- 7,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,620 | $45.01 | |
| 25th | $116,500 | $56.01 | |
| Median | $134,000 | $64.44 | |
| 75th | $157,400 | $75.67 | |
| 90th | $188,300 | $90.54 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $218,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $212,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $202,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $191,200 |
| Honolulu, HI | $184,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $181,500 |
| Boston, MA | $174,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $163,000 |
| New York, NY | $159,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $151,600 |
| Washington, DC | $149,200 |
| Portland, OR | $147,100 |
| Miami, FL | $146,600 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $141,500 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $139,500 |
In other countries
Nurse Midwive belongs to the international group "Midwifery professionals".
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- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Registered Nurse$97,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $64.44 ($134,000 a year).
How much does a nurse midwive make a month?
About $11,170 a month before tax, based on a median of $134,000 a year.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,620 or less a year ($45.01 an hour); the top 10% make $188,300 or more.
Which state pays nurse midwives the most?
California, with a median of $203,800 a year, followed by Hawaii ($170,100) and Massachusetts ($159,800).
Which city pays nurse midwives the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $218,800 a year.
How many nurse midwives are there in the United States?
About 7,920 people work as nurse midwives.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.