Highest Paying State $196,700 California
National Avg Median $127,325 Across 37 states
Lowest Paying State $89,870 Idaho

Nurse Midwives Salary in All 50 States

Compare Nurse Midwives pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
California $196,700 $179,630 $111,800 $226,840 880
Massachusetts $155,710 $165,820 $127,950 $225,190 190
Washington $145,000 $149,980 $105,990 $205,640 150
Vermont $140,240 $138,410 $119,470 $171,620 40
Virginia $139,770 $134,500 $89,290 $160,430 N/A
Utah $138,020 $135,190 $78,270 $179,250 100
New York $137,860 $138,570 $108,970 $173,130 490
Iowa $136,450 $149,040 $82,950 $204,960 70
New Hampshire $135,860 $116,250 $75,690 $147,970 50
New Jersey $135,680 $138,980 $106,630 $161,010 190
Arizona $135,590 $174,870 $102,980 N/A 80
Wisconsin $135,360 $131,450 $91,500 $161,450 90
Missouri $134,970 $134,690 $111,590 $163,960 60
Nebraska $133,890 $132,680 $129,440 $133,940 N/A
Maine $132,920 $137,760 $106,670 $163,810 50
Colorado $132,670 $118,020 $47,960 $154,750 210
Alaska $130,030 $137,410 $108,190 $179,930 60
Maryland $129,910 $132,200 $116,190 $159,650 260
Indiana $129,010 $130,210 $110,770 $165,000 100
Rhode Island $127,480 $127,610 $114,400 $161,890 90
Minnesota $127,180 $125,650 $85,560 $157,660 260
Georgia $125,830 $124,760 $97,760 $159,250 380
Connecticut $124,530 $126,960 $109,110 $147,350 100
Oregon $123,080 $117,640 $69,340 $159,480 270
Ohio $121,720 $123,690 $105,790 $148,630 150
North Carolina $121,490 $120,060 $94,310 $143,100 350
New Mexico $118,650 $91,050 $37,290 $144,930 130
South Carolina $118,100 $114,770 $82,920 $135,180 30
Michigan $116,810 $118,090 $94,320 $142,440 270
Florida $115,440 $105,650 $45,930 $141,010 860
Illinois $114,420 $107,280 $52,660 $143,630 310
Texas $111,190 $112,990 $80,890 $146,030 370
Pennsylvania $107,740 $109,510 $74,670 $152,890 530
Delaware $99,060 $109,580 $79,210 $139,790 50
Tennessee $97,380 $109,870 $89,710 $130,780 260
Louisiana $95,420 $103,170 $86,180 $131,150 N/A
Idaho $89,870 $66,830 $20,780 $138,540 40

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Nurse Midwives Salary FAQs

Which state pays Nurse Midwivess the most?

California pays the highest median salary for Nurse Midwivess at $196,700 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: California ($196,700), Massachusetts ($155,710), Washington ($145,000), Vermont ($140,240), Virginia ($139,770).

What is the average Nurse Midwives salary nationally?

The average median Nurse Midwives salary across all 37 states is $127,325 per year. The salary ranges from $89,870 in Idaho to $196,700 in California — a difference of $106,830.

Which state pays Nurse Midwivess the least?

Idaho has the lowest median Nurse Midwives salary at $89,870 per year. However, cost of living in Idaho may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.