Midwives Salary in Iowa
Midwives in Iowa earn a median of $42,070 a year, −36% 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
- $42,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($65,790)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,230; the top 10% earn over $85,660. Nationally the range is $38,660 to $129,830.
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How much do midwives make in Iowa?
The median is $42,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,230 and the top 10% earn over $85,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−36% vs. the national median of $65,790). Living costs are not included.