How much does a nurse midwive make in Washington?
$159,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse midwives in Washington. That is $76.43 an hour or $13,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.43
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,320Median: $159,000Highest 10%: $175,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $110,500 | $53.13 | |
| Median | $159,000 | $76.43 | |
| 75th | $163,000 | $78.35 | |
| 90th | $175,100 | $84.18 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $163,000 |
| Portland, OR | $147,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse midwives.
| 1. California | $203,800 |
| 2. Hawaii | $170,100 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $159,800 |
| 4. Washington | $159,000 |
| 5. New Jersey | $154,000 |
| 6. Vermont | $151,000 |
| 7. Oregon | $146,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $76.43 ($159,000 a year).
Do nurse midwives make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $159,000 against $134,000 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for nurse midwive pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 39 states.
Which city in Washington pays nurse midwives the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $163,000 a year.
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.