How much does a nurse midwive make in Boston?
$174,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $84.07 an hour or $14,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.07
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $120,200Median: $174,900Highest 10%: $209,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,200 | $57.80 | |
| 25th | $139,600 | $67.13 | |
| Median | $174,900 | $84.07 | |
| 75th | $176,400 | $84.79 | |
| 90th | $209,100 | $100.54 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| Providence, RI | $135,200 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $84.07 ($174,900 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $174,900 against $134,000 nationally, 30% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $159,800, so Boston pays 9% more.
Where does Boston rank for nurse midwive pay?
7 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $120,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,100 or more.
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.