Nurse Midwives Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for nurse midwives is $134,040, or $64.44 per hour. About 7,920 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $203,840 in California to $72,630 in North Dakota.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 39 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $203,840 | $98.00 | 870 | 0.93 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $170,110 | $81.78 | — | — |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $159,800 | $76.83 | 280 | 1.50 |
| 4 | Washington | $158,970 | $76.43 | 170 | 0.92 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $153,970 | $74.03 | 120 | 0.53 |
| 6 | Vermont | $151,030 | $72.61 | 60 | 4.15 |
| 7 | Oregon | $146,900 | $70.62 | 240 | 2.41 |
| 8 | New York | $144,510 | $69.48 | 360 | 0.73 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $142,960 | $68.73 | 60 | 1.69 |
| 10 | Arizona | $140,960 | $67.77 | 80 | 0.49 |
| 11 | Maryland | $140,120 | $67.37 | 240 | 1.73 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $138,880 | $66.77 | — | — |
| 13 | Colorado | $137,610 | $66.16 | 180 | 1.26 |
| 14 | Virginia | $135,710 | $65.25 | — | — |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $135,180 | $64.99 | 80 | 3.11 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $134,810 | $64.81 | 410 | 2.70 |
| 17 | Alaska | $133,430 | $64.15 | 60 | 3.35 |
| 18 | Maine | $133,270 | $64.07 | 50 | 1.40 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $133,070 | $63.97 | 200 | 1.32 |
| 20 | Iowa | $131,360 | $63.16 | 80 | 0.95 |
| 21 | Utah | $130,930 | $62.95 | 140 | 1.55 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $130,790 | $62.88 | 150 | 1.71 |
| 23 | Missouri | $130,220 | $62.61 | 80 | 0.54 |
| 24 | Ohio | $127,730 | $61.41 | 180 | 0.62 |
| 25 | Delaware | $127,510 | $61.30 | — | — |
| 26 | Florida | $127,460 | $61.28 | 460 | 0.90 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $126,040 | $60.59 | 240 | 0.95 |
| 28 | Michigan | $125,140 | $60.16 | 430 | 1.90 |
| 29 | Texas | $123,380 | $59.32 | 290 | 0.40 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $123,350 | $59.30 | 50 | 1.08 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $122,390 | $58.84 | 100 | 0.83 |
| 32 | Illinois | $120,840 | $58.09 | 280 | 0.90 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $119,990 | $57.69 | 320 | 1.04 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $119,280 | $57.35 | 60 | 0.64 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $116,980 | $56.24 | 330 | 1.96 |
| 36 | Georgia | $105,510 | $50.73 | 300 | 1.21 |
| 37 | Indiana | $101,630 | $48.86 | 170 | 1.03 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $101,450 | $48.77 | 70 | 2.02 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $72,630 | $34.92 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do nurse midwives make?
The median annual wage for nurse midwives in the United States is $134,040, or $64.44 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $93,620, and the top 10% earn $188,320.
How many nurse midwives are employed in the U.S.?
About 7,920 people work as nurse midwives nationwide.
Which state pays nurse midwives the most?
California pays the most at a median of $203,840, followed by Hawaii ($170,110) and Massachusetts ($159,800).
Which state pays nurse midwives the least?
North Dakota has the lowest median at $72,630.
Where are nurse midwives jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Vermont at 4.15×.