How much does a nurse midwive make in San Francisco?
$212,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $102.23 an hour or $17,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.23
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $165,500Median: $212,600Highest 10%: $257,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $165,500 | $79.55 | |
| 25th | $209,100 | $100.50 | |
| Median | $212,600 | $102.23 | |
| 75th | $218,400 | $105.01 | |
| 90th | $257,000 | $123.57 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| Los Angeles, CA | $202,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $191,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $181,500 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
| Pediatrician | $207,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $102.23 ($212,600 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $212,600 against $134,000 nationally, 59% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $203,800, so San Francisco pays 4% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for nurse midwive pay?
2 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $165,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $257,000 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.