How much does a nurse midwive make in Chicago?
$115,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $55.53 an hour or $9,625 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.53
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,200Median: $115,500Highest 10%: $156,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 25th | $79,570 | $38.25 | |
| Median | $115,500 | $55.53 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.61 | |
| 90th | $156,900 | $75.44 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $55.53 ($115,500 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $115,500 against $134,000 nationally, 14% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $120,800, so Chicago pays 4% less.
Where does Chicago rank for nurse midwive pay?
38 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,900 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.