How much does a nurse midwive make in California?
$203,800a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in California. That is $98.00 an hour or $16,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.00
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $141,000Median: $203,800Highest 10%: $227,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $141,000 | $67.77 | |
| 25th | $176,100 | $84.65 | |
| Median | $203,800 | $98.00 | |
| 75th | $216,600 | $104.12 | |
| 90th | $227,600 | $109.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $218,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $212,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $202,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $191,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $181,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse midwives.
| 1. California | $203,800 |
| 2. Hawaii | $170,100 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $159,800 |
| 4. Washington | $159,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $98.00 ($203,800 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $203,800 against $134,000 nationally, 52% more.
Where does California rank for nurse midwive pay?
California ranks 1 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays nurse midwives the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $218,800 a year.
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.