Midwives Salary in Illinois
Midwives in Illinois earn a median of $72,610 a year, +10% 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
- $72,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($65,790)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,370; the top 10% earn over $168,980. Nationally the range is $38,660 to $129,830.
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- Naturopathic Physicians$95,080 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Midwives pay in Illinois
How much do midwives make in Illinois?
The median is $72,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,370 and the top 10% earn over $168,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $65,790). Living costs are not included.