How much does a nurse midwive make in New York?
$159,700a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $76.79 an hour or $13,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.79
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,600Median: $159,700Highest 10%: $190,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,600 | $58.92 | |
| 25th | $142,000 | $68.25 | |
| Median | $159,700 | $76.79 | |
| 75th | $177,700 | $85.42 | |
| 90th | $190,400 | $91.55 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $76.79 ($159,700 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $159,700 against $134,000 nationally, 19% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $144,500, so New York pays 11% more.
Where does New York rank for nurse midwive pay?
9 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $122,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,400 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.