Nurse Midwives Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $134,040 · Median hourly: $64.44 · Employment: 7,920
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,620 | $45.01 |
| 25th | $116,510 | $56.01 |
| Median | $134,040 | $64.44 |
| 75th | $157,400 | $75.67 |
| 90th | $188,320 | $90.54 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1161
- Total U.S. employment: 7,920
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 7,920 nurse midwives employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.
The mean wage of $136,980 sits 2.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Nurse Midwives Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $133,430 | $64.15 | -0.5% | 60 |
| Arizona | $140,960 | $67.77 | +5.2% | 80 |
| California | $203,840 | $98.00 | +52.1% | 870 |
| Colorado | $137,610 | $66.16 | +2.7% | 180 |
| Connecticut | $130,790 | $62.88 | -2.4% | 150 |
| Delaware | $127,510 | $61.30 | -4.9% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $101,450 | $48.77 | -24.3% | 70 |
| Florida | $127,460 | $61.28 | -4.9% | 460 |
| Georgia | $105,510 | $50.73 | -21.3% | 300 |
| Hawaii | $170,110 | $81.78 | +26.9% | 0 |
| Illinois | $120,840 | $58.09 | -9.8% | 280 |
| Indiana | $101,630 | $48.86 | -24.2% | 170 |
| Iowa | $131,360 | $63.16 | -2.0% | 80 |
| Louisiana | $119,280 | $57.35 | -11.0% | 60 |
| Maine | $133,270 | $64.07 | -0.6% | 50 |
| Maryland | $140,120 | $67.37 | +4.5% | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $159,800 | $76.83 | +19.2% | 280 |
| Michigan | $125,140 | $60.16 | -6.6% | 430 |
| Minnesota | $134,810 | $64.81 | +0.6% | 410 |
| Missouri | $130,220 | $62.61 | -2.8% | 80 |
| Nebraska | $138,880 | $66.77 | +3.6% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $142,960 | $68.73 | +6.7% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $153,970 | $74.03 | +14.9% | 120 |
| New Mexico | $123,350 | $59.30 | -8.0% | 50 |
| New York | $144,510 | $69.48 | +7.8% | 360 |
| North Carolina | $126,040 | $60.59 | -6.0% | 240 |
| North Dakota | $72,630 | $34.92 | -45.8% | 0 |
| Ohio | $127,730 | $61.41 | -4.7% | 180 |
| Oregon | $146,900 | $70.62 | +9.6% | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $119,990 | $57.69 | -10.5% | 320 |
| Rhode Island | $135,180 | $64.99 | +0.9% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $122,390 | $58.84 | -8.7% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $116,980 | $56.24 | -12.7% | 330 |
| Texas | $123,380 | $59.32 | -8.0% | 290 |
| Utah | $130,930 | $62.95 | -2.3% | 140 |
| Vermont | $151,030 | $72.61 | +12.7% | 60 |
| Virginia | $135,710 | $65.25 | +1.2% | 0 |
| Washington | $158,970 | $76.43 | +18.6% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $133,070 | $63.97 | -0.7% | 200 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for nurse midwives?
The median annual wage for nurse midwives is $134,040 ($64.44 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays nurse midwives the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many nurse midwives are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 7,920 nurse midwives employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do nurse midwives make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $64.44. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.