Midwives Salary by State
The national median pay for midwives is $65,790 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,270 in New Mexico to $113,640 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,660
- 25th percentile
- $47,750
- Median
- $65,790
- 75th percentile
- $97,000
- Top 10%
- $129,830
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other”). About 35,010 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $113,640 | +73% | $51,870 | $152,730 | 130 |
| 2 | New York | $102,990 | +57% | $58,000 | $170,210 | 1,110 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $91,560 | +39% | $50,830 | $131,130 | 190 |
| 4 | Missouri | $86,110 | +31% | $37,380 | $140,460 | 450 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $81,580 | +24% | $58,760 | $121,650 | 470 |
| 6 | Indiana | $81,290 | +24% | $40,560 | $143,350 | 500 |
| 7 | Washington | $80,730 | +23% | $60,880 | $138,180 | 880 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $80,240 | +22% | $50,090 | $154,230 | 310 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $79,990 | +22% | $39,290 | $137,860 | 410 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $79,860 | +21% | $59,340 | $121,760 | 360 |
| 11 | Montana | $79,070 | +20% | $51,120 | $103,320 | 190 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $78,980 | +20% | $42,900 | $133,900 | 420 |
| 13 | Michigan | $77,130 | +17% | $43,060 | $114,050 | 1,160 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $76,570 | +16% | $48,840 | $134,420 | 720 |
| 15 | Florida | $75,900 | +15% | $39,770 | $131,870 | 1,070 |
| 16 | California | $75,800 | +15% | $41,020 | $158,010 | 4,180 |
| 17 | Maryland | $75,000 | +14% | $38,810 | $156,750 | 2,110 |
| 18 | Colorado | $74,480 | +13% | $46,990 | $140,980 | 200 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $73,320 | +11% | $55,640 | $115,920 | 30 |
| 20 | Illinois | $72,610 | +10% | $40,370 | $168,980 | 970 |
| 21 | Alabama | $69,520 | +6% | $37,040 | $115,920 | 80 |
| 22 | Alaska | $68,610 | +4% | $25,890 | $117,620 | 70 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $67,940 | +3% | $35,780 | $115,920 | 340 |
| 24 | Utah | $67,320 | +2% | $52,510 | $124,530 | 160 |
| 25 | Oregon | $67,270 | +2% | $43,060 | $127,480 | 210 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $66,080 | 0% | $32,870 | $166,740 | 80 |
| 27 | Nevada | $64,170 | −2% | $39,150 | $96,550 | 1,020 |
| 28 | Virginia | $63,410 | −4% | $37,880 | $144,680 | 530 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $63,400 | −4% | $35,120 | $108,720 | 1,650 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $63,240 | −4% | $39,910 | $97,440 | 3,900 |
| 31 | Georgia | $63,230 | −4% | $37,440 | $161,350 | 1,770 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $63,060 | −4% | $41,300 | $117,080 | 240 |
| 33 | Arizona | $62,860 | −4% | $46,380 | $97,600 | 690 |
| 34 | Idaho | $62,490 | −5% | $55,490 | $115,920 | 110 |
| 35 | Texas | $62,420 | −5% | $35,360 | $123,910 | 1,460 |
| 36 | Ohio | $60,670 | −8% | $38,850 | $124,380 | 350 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $60,410 | −8% | $26,910 | $103,570 | 80 |
| 38 | Vermont | $59,300 | −10% | $49,140 | $96,520 | 130 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $57,390 | −13% | $35,590 | $123,190 | 940 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $57,330 | −13% | $52,860 | $97,660 | 720 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $52,240 | −21% | $43,290 | $84,000 | 80 |
| 42 | Delaware | $49,990 | −24% | $40,590 | $161,160 | 90 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $49,400 | −25% | $38,620 | $122,470 | 200 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $45,360 | −31% | $39,460 | $100,450 | 2,490 |
| 45 | Kansas | $43,430 | −34% | $32,490 | $117,810 | 270 |
| 46 | Iowa | $42,070 | −36% | $32,230 | $85,660 | 410 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $37,920 | −42% | $20,860 | $81,910 | 230 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $37,660 | −43% | $30,230 | $63,790 | 610 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $35,270 | −46% | $32,260 | $77,540 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Midwives salary questions
Which state pays midwives the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $113,640 a year (+73% vs. the national median of $65,790). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays midwives the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $35,270 a year (−46% vs. national).
Where do most midwives work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,180, with a median of $75,800.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.