How much does a nurse midwive make in Seattle?
$163,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $78.35 an hour or $13,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.35
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $150,400Median: $163,000Highest 10%: $176,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $150,400 | $72.31 | |
| 25th | $153,600 | $73.84 | |
| Median | $163,000 | $78.35 | |
| 75th | $163,000 | $78.35 | |
| 90th | $176,100 | $84.64 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives.
| Portland, OR | $147,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $78.35 ($163,000 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $163,000 against $134,000 nationally, 22% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $159,000, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for nurse midwive pay?
8 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse midwive make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $150,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,100 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.