How much does a nurse midwive make in San Diego?
$181,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $87.24 an hour or $15,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.24
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,900Median: $181,500Highest 10%: $237,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,900 | $49.00 | |
| 25th | $128,200 | $61.63 | |
| Median | $181,500 | $87.24 | |
| 75th | $222,900 | $107.16 | |
| 90th | $237,300 | $114.07 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| San Francisco, CA | $212,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $202,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $191,200 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $87.24 ($181,500 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $181,500 against $134,000 nationally, 35% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $203,800, so San Diego pays 11% less.
Where does San Diego rank for nurse midwive pay?
6 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,900 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.