Nurse Midwives
Occupation
$128,790
National Median Salary
$61.92
Median Hourly Wage
8,280
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+32.8%
10 Year Change
$96,970
2014 Median
$128,790
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Nurse Midwives
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | $146,030 | 1,440 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $136,300 | 1,370 |
| Hospitals | $135,700 | 1,470 |
| Offices of Physicians | $129,220 | 3,650 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $126,670 | 50 |
Top Paying States for Nurse Midwives
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $196,700 | 880 |
| Massachusetts | $155,710 | 190 |
| Washington | $145,000 | 150 |
| Vermont | $140,240 | 40 |
| Virginia | $139,770 | — |
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Outpatient Care Centers
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Hospitals
Offices of Physicians
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners