Nurse Midwives Salary by State
The national median pay for nurse midwives is $134,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $72,630 in North Dakota to $203,840 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $93,620
- 25th percentile
- $116,510
- Median
- $134,040
- 75th percentile
- $157,400
- Top 10%
- $188,320
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,920 jobs.
Median pay in 38 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $203,840 | +52% | $140,970 | $227,590 | 870 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $170,110 | +27% | $125,720 | $193,780 | Not published |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $159,800 | +19% | $120,230 | $204,000 | 280 |
| 4 | Washington | $158,970 | +19% | $73,320 | $175,100 | 170 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $153,970 | +15% | $134,400 | $193,760 | 120 |
| 6 | Vermont | $151,030 | +13% | $126,090 | $169,170 | 60 |
| 7 | Oregon | $146,900 | +10% | $129,910 | $161,180 | 240 |
| 8 | New York | $144,510 | +8% | $104,860 | $177,240 | 360 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $142,960 | +7% | $78,680 | $164,930 | 60 |
| 10 | Arizona | $140,960 | +5% | $101,160 | $258,680 | 80 |
| 11 | Maryland | $140,120 | +5% | $127,340 | $166,910 | 240 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $138,880 | +4% | $130,370 | $138,880 | Not published |
| 13 | Colorado | $137,610 | +3% | $124,970 | $161,460 | 180 |
| 14 | Virginia | $135,710 | +1% | $108,110 | $164,450 | Not published |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $135,180 | +1% | $117,100 | $168,300 | 80 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $134,810 | +1% | $110,050 | $158,440 | 410 |
| 17 | Alaska | $133,430 | 0% | $111,400 | $175,290 | 60 |
| 18 | Maine | $133,270 | −1% | $110,900 | $144,730 | 50 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $133,070 | −1% | $87,990 | $156,490 | 200 |
| 20 | Iowa | $131,360 | −2% | $81,620 | $158,930 | 80 |
| 21 | Utah | $130,930 | −2% | $59,340 | $169,440 | 140 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $130,790 | −2% | $122,870 | $147,440 | 150 |
| 23 | Missouri | $130,220 | −3% | $89,860 | $154,560 | 80 |
| 24 | Ohio | $127,730 | −5% | $105,110 | $143,250 | 180 |
| 25 | Delaware | $127,510 | −5% | $102,680 | $153,610 | Not published |
| 26 | Florida | $127,460 | −5% | $49,780 | $146,590 | 460 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $126,040 | −6% | $97,830 | $155,340 | 240 |
| 28 | Michigan | $125,140 | −7% | $104,370 | $142,430 | 430 |
| 29 | Texas | $123,380 | −8% | $90,260 | $153,100 | 290 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $123,350 | −8% | $61,430 | $150,340 | 50 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $122,390 | −9% | $90,880 | $151,590 | 100 |
| 32 | Illinois | $120,840 | −10% | $58,200 | $156,920 | 280 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $119,990 | −10% | $77,620 | $158,520 | 320 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $119,280 | −11% | $96,680 | $134,640 | 60 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $116,980 | −13% | $93,620 | $135,410 | 330 |
| 36 | Georgia | $105,510 | −21% | $86,290 | $164,300 | 300 |
| 37 | Indiana | $101,630 | −24% | $101,630 | $145,100 | 170 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $101,450 | −24% | $92,250 | $150,640 | 70 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $72,630 | −46% | $71,200 | $163,860 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nurse Midwives salary questions
Which state pays nurse midwives the most?
California, with a median of $203,840 a year (+52% vs. the national median of $134,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nurse midwives the least?
North Dakota, with a median of $72,630 a year (−46% vs. national).
Where do most nurse midwives work?
California has the most jobs, about 870, with a median of $203,840.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.