Nurse Midwive Salary
Nurse Midwives earn a median $134,040 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What nurse midwives do
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.5% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 400
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of nurse midwives is projected to grow 11.5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Nurse Midwive take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$20,904
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,310
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,944
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$102,882
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $93,620 | $45.01 | $74,692 |
| 25th percentile | $116,510 | $56.01 | $90,795 |
| Median (50th) | $134,040 | $64.44 | $102,882 |
| 75th percentile | $157,400 | $75.67 | $118,849 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $188,320 | $90.54 | $140,220 |
Nurse Midwive salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $203,840 | +3.6% | $134,378 | $140,970 – $227,590 | 870 |
| Hawaii | $170,110 | — | $116,019 | $125,720 – $193,780 | — |
| Massachusetts | $159,800 | +2.6% | $112,719 | $120,230 – $204,000 | 280 |
| Washington | $158,970 | +9.6% | $119,922 | $73,320 – $175,100 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $153,970 | +13.5% | $108,887 | $134,400 – $193,760 | 120 |
| Vermont | $151,030 | +7.7% | $106,803 | $126,090 – $169,170 | 60 |
| Oregon | $146,900 | +19.4% | $99,430 | $129,910 – $161,180 | 240 |
| New York | $144,510 | +4.8% | $102,553 | $104,860 – $177,240 | 360 |
| New Hampshire | $142,960 | +5.2% | $108,979 | $78,680 – $164,930 | 60 |
| Arizona | $140,960 | +4.0% | $104,297 | $101,160 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Maryland | $140,120 | +7.9% | $100,641 | $127,340 – $166,910 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $138,880 | +3.7% | $100,751 | $130,370 – $138,880 | — |
| Colorado | $137,610 | +3.7% | $99,976 | $124,970 – $161,460 | 180 |
| Virginia | $135,710 | −2.9% | $97,035 | $108,110 – $164,450 | — |
| Rhode Island | $135,180 | +6.0% | $98,842 | $117,100 – $168,300 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $134,810 | +6.0% | $95,659 | $110,050 – $158,440 | 410 |
| Alaska | $133,430 | +2.6% | $102,465 | $111,400 – $175,290 | 60 |
| Maine | $133,270 | +0.3% | $94,323 | $110,900 – $144,730 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $133,070 | −1.7% | $96,547 | $87,990 – $156,490 | 200 |
| Iowa | $131,360 | −3.7% | $96,711 | $81,620 – $158,930 | 80 |
| Utah | $130,930 | −5.1% | $95,831 | $59,340 – $169,440 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $130,790 | +5.0% | $94,964 | $122,870 – $147,440 | 150 |
| Missouri | $130,220 | −3.5% | $95,088 | $89,860 – $154,560 | 80 |
| Ohio | $127,730 | +4.9% | $95,839 | $105,110 – $143,250 | 180 |
| Delaware | $127,510 | +28.7% | $91,344 | $102,680 – $153,610 | — |
| Florida | $127,460 | +10.4% | $98,385 | $49,780 – $146,590 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $126,040 | +3.7% | $92,894 | $97,830 – $155,340 | 240 |
| Michigan | $125,140 | +7.1% | $91,731 | $104,370 – $142,430 | 430 |
| Texas | $123,380 | +11.0% | $95,596 | $90,260 – $153,100 | 290 |
| New Mexico | $123,350 | +4.0% | $90,862 | $61,430 – $150,340 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $122,390 | +3.6% | $88,733 | $90,880 – $151,590 | 100 |
| Illinois | $120,840 | +5.6% | $88,004 | $58,200 – $156,920 | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $119,990 | +11.4% | $89,559 | $77,620 – $158,520 | 320 |
| Louisiana | $119,280 | +25.0% | $89,551 | $96,680 – $134,640 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $116,980 | +20.1% | $91,125 | $93,620 – $135,410 | 330 |
| Georgia | $105,510 | −16.1% | $78,203 | $86,290 – $164,300 | 300 |
| Indiana | $101,630 | −21.2% | $77,358 | $101,630 – $145,100 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $101,450 | −4.8% | $74,545 | $92,250 – $150,640 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $72,630 | — | $59,768 | $71,200 – $163,860 | — |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $135,880 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Optometrist | $136,570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Pharmacist | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $115,210 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Podiatrist | $160,300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Radiation Therapist | $105,310 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Physical Therapist | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Occupational Therapist | $100,330 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make?
The national median salary for nurse midwives is $134,040 a year ($64.44 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,620 and the top 10% earn over $188,320. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays nurse midwives the most?
California has the highest median pay at $203,840.
How many nurse midwives are there in the U.S.?
About 7,920 people work as nurse midwives nationwide.