How much does a nurse midwive make in Portland?
$147,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $70.74 an hour or $12,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.74
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $129,900Median: $147,100Highest 10%: $160,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,900 | $62.46 | |
| 25th | $132,900 | $63.89 | |
| Median | $147,100 | $70.74 | |
| 75th | $160,000 | $76.93 | |
| 90th | $160,100 | $76.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $70.74 ($147,100 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $147,100 against $134,000 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $146,900, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for nurse midwive pay?
12 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $129,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,100 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.