Midwives Salary in California
Midwives in California earn a median of $75,800 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median. 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
- Median pay
- $75,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($65,790)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,180
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,020; the top 10% earn over $158,010. Nationally the range is $38,660 to $129,830.
States ranked near California
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- Naturopathic Physicians$125,550 median in California (broader BLS group)
Midwives pay in California
How much do midwives make in California?
The median is $75,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,020 and the top 10% earn over $158,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 49 (+15% vs. the national median of $65,790). Living costs are not included.