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Top 15 cities for nurse midwives by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $209,470 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $198,360 |
| Riverside, CA | $193,190 |
| Sacramento, CA | $189,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $172,590 |
| Honolulu, HI | $168,200 |
| Boston, MA | $165,480 |
| New York, NY | $158,770 |
| Seattle, WA | $158,400 |
| Miami, FL | $149,250 |
| Buffalo, NY | $148,560 |
| Portland, OR | $145,400 |
| Washington, DC | $141,440 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $140,100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $139,860 |
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Nurse Midwives salary by state
California pays nurse midwives the most statewide, $194,730 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $194,730 | $203,840 | 870 | 5 | $209,470 | $172,590 |
| Hawaii | $165,360 | $170,110 | n/a | 1 | $168,200 | $168,200 |
| Massachusetts | $162,420 | $159,800 | 280 | 1 | $165,480 | $165,480 |
| Arizona | $159,910 | $140,960 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $159,170 | $153,970 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $148,100 | $151,030 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $146,010 | $146,900 | 240 | 1 | $145,400 | $145,400 |
| Alaska | $144,130 | $133,430 | 60 | 1 | $138,440 | $138,440 |
| New York | $143,360 | $144,510 | 360 | 3 | $158,770 | $129,800 |
| Maryland | $141,880 | $140,120 | 240 | 1 | $139,860 | $139,860 |
| Washington | $140,860 | $158,970 | 170 | 1 | $158,400 | $158,400 |
| Virginia | $139,620 | $135,710 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $138,520 | $137,610 | 180 | 1 | $135,220 | $135,220 |
| Nebraska | $137,300 | $138,880 | n/a | 1 | $139,150 | $139,150 |
| New Hampshire | $136,610 | $142,960 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $135,610 | $135,180 | 80 | 1 | $135,880 | $135,880 |
| Minnesota | $135,380 | $134,810 | 410 | 1 | $137,160 | $137,160 |
| Connecticut | $131,680 | $130,790 | 150 | 2 | $136,190 | $131,020 |
| Missouri | $131,470 | $130,220 | 80 | 1 | $129,110 | $129,110 |
| Maine | $131,090 | $133,270 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $130,610 | $127,510 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $128,650 | $130,930 | 140 | 1 | $140,100 | $140,100 |
| Wisconsin | $127,300 | $133,070 | 200 | 1 | $137,170 | $137,170 |
| Michigan | $125,240 | $125,140 | 430 | 2 | $125,910 | $123,210 |
| Ohio | $125,210 | $127,730 | 180 | 1 | $129,730 | $129,730 |
| North Carolina | $123,920 | $126,040 | 240 | 2 | $139,140 | $130,240 |
| Iowa | $123,000 | $131,360 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $122,910 | $123,380 | 290 | 2 | $128,920 | $126,160 |
| New Mexico | $122,130 | $123,350 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $120,550 | $122,390 | 100 | 1 | $129,570 | $129,570 |
| Washington, D.C. | $119,310 | $101,450 | 70 | 1 | $141,440 | $141,440 |
| Georgia | $119,120 | $105,510 | 300 | 1 | $120,530 | $120,530 |
| Louisiana | $116,840 | $119,280 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $116,390 | $119,990 | 320 | 2 | $125,710 | $107,300 |
| Tennessee | $115,780 | $116,980 | 330 | 2 | $123,300 | $114,190 |
| Indiana | $114,640 | $101,630 | 170 | 1 | $108,300 | $108,300 |
| Illinois | $113,800 | $120,840 | 280 | 1 | $110,960 | $110,960 |
| Florida | $111,870 | $127,460 | 460 | 2 | $149,250 | $107,630 |
| North Dakota | $99,740 | $72,630 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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Nurse Midwives salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $209,470 | $212,630 | $100.71 | 190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $198,360 | $202,850 | $95.37 | 220 |
| Riverside, CA | $193,190 | $218,760 | $92.88 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $189,750 | $191,220 | $91.23 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $172,590 | $181,450 | $82.98 | 60 |
| Honolulu, HI | $168,200 | $184,620 | $80.86 | n/a |
| Boston, MA | $165,480 | $174,870 | $79.56 | 200 |
| New York, NY | $158,770 | $159,730 | $76.33 | 240 |
| Seattle, WA | $158,400 | $162,970 | $76.15 | 70 |
| Miami, FL | $149,250 | $146,590 | $71.75 | n/a |
| Buffalo, NY | $148,560 | $151,640 | $71.42 | 40 |
| Portland, OR | $145,400 | $147,140 | $69.91 | 170 |
| Washington, DC | $141,440 | $149,170 | $68.00 | 310 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $140,100 | $139,530 | $67.36 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $139,860 | $135,910 | $67.24 | 150 |
| Omaha, NE | $139,150 | $138,880 | $66.90 | n/a |
| Raleigh, NC | $139,140 | $132,070 | $66.89 | 30 |
| Anchorage, AK | $138,440 | $133,430 | $66.56 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $137,170 | $141,520 | $65.95 | 50 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $137,160 | $134,810 | $65.94 | 300 |
| Hartford, CT | $136,190 | $129,380 | $65.48 | 40 |
| Providence, RI | $135,880 | $135,180 | $65.33 | 90 |
| Denver, CO | $135,220 | $137,610 | $65.01 | 110 |
| New Haven, CT | $131,020 | $130,790 | $62.99 | 60 |
| Charlotte, NC | $130,240 | $128,110 | $62.62 | 60 |
| Rochester, NY | $129,800 | $132,240 | $62.40 | 30 |
| Columbus, OH | $129,730 | $134,380 | $62.37 | 50 |
| Greenville, SC | $129,570 | $129,360 | $62.30 | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO | $129,110 | $133,330 | $62.07 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $128,920 | $129,990 | $61.98 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $126,160 | $129,280 | $60.65 | 90 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $125,910 | $131,760 | $60.53 | 40 |
| Reading, PA | $125,710 | $124,470 | $60.44 | n/a |
| Nashville, TN | $123,300 | $117,010 | $59.28 | n/a |
| Detroit, MI | $123,210 | $125,140 | $59.24 | 180 |
| Atlanta, GA | $120,530 | $105,510 | $57.95 | 230 |
| Memphis, TN | $114,190 | $116,440 | $54.90 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $110,960 | $115,500 | $53.35 | 180 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $108,300 | $101,630 | $52.07 | 120 |
| Tampa, FL | $107,630 | $128,020 | $51.74 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $107,300 | $77,620 | $51.59 | 170 |
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Nurse Midwives salary: questions
Where do nurse midwives make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $209,470 a year, among the 41 metro areas we cover.
What is the average nurse midwives salary in the U.S.?
$136,980 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $134,040, so half of nurse midwives earn more than that and half less.
What salary should nurse midwives ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of nurse midwives nationwide earn between $116,510 (25th percentile) and $157,400 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays nurse midwives the most?
California, with a statewide average of $194,730 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is nurse midwives pay the lowest?
Philadelphia, PA, at $107,300 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1161.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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