Midwives Salary in New Jersey
Midwives in New Jersey earn a median of $76,570 a year, +16% 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
- $76,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($65,790)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,840; the top 10% earn over $134,420. Nationally the range is $38,660 to $129,830.
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Midwives pay in New Jersey
How much do midwives make in New Jersey?
The median is $76,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,840 and the top 10% earn over $134,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+16% vs. the national median of $65,790). Living costs are not included.