How much does a nurse midwive make in Los Angeles?
$202,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $97.52 an hour or $16,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $97.52
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $143,100Median: $202,900Highest 10%: $237,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $143,100 | $68.78 | |
| 25th | $174,700 | $83.99 | |
| Median | $202,900 | $97.52 | |
| 75th | $224,600 | $107.97 | |
| 90th | $237,300 | $114.09 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| San Francisco, CA | $212,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $191,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $181,500 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $97.52 ($202,900 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $202,900 against $134,000 nationally, 51% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $203,800, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for nurse midwive pay?
3 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $143,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $237,300 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.