Midwives Salary in District of Columbia
Midwives in District of Columbia earn a median of $113,640 a year, +73% 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
- $113,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +73% ($65,790)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,870; the top 10% earn over $152,730. Nationally the range is $38,660 to $129,830.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Nurse Midwives$101,450 median in District of Columbia
- Hospitalists$77,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Physical Therapists$101,640 median in District of Columbia
- Physician Assistants$135,140 median in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapists$109,170 median in District of Columbia
- Naturopathic Physicians$151,990 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Midwives pay in District of Columbia
How much do midwives make in District of Columbia?
The median is $113,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,870 and the top 10% earn over $152,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+73% vs. the national median of $65,790). Living costs are not included.