Nurse Midwives Salary in California
Nurse Midwives in California earn a median of $203,840 a year, +52% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $203,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +52% ($134,040)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $140,970; the top 10% earn over $227,590. Nationally the range is $93,620 to $188,320.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Hospitalists$281,590 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Midwives$75,800 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$168,520 median in California
- Physician Assistants$165,650 median in California
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$140,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Pediatricians, General$214,140 median in California
Nurse Midwives pay in California
How much do nurse midwives make in California?
The median is $203,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $140,970 and the top 10% earn over $227,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for nurse midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 39 (+52% vs. the national median of $134,040). Living costs are not included.