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Midwives Salary in Louisiana

Midwives in Louisiana earn a median of $63,240 a year, −4% 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
$63,240
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($65,790)
Rank among states
30 of 49
Jobs in the state
3,900

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910; the top 10% earn over $97,440. Nationally the range is $38,660 to $129,830.

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Midwives pay in Louisiana

How much do midwives make in Louisiana?

The median is $63,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910 and the top 10% earn over $97,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for midwives?

On pay alone it ranks 30 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $65,790). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses