Nurse Midwives Salary in Illinois
Nurse Midwives in Illinois earn a median of $120,840 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($134,040)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,200; the top 10% earn over $156,920. Nationally the range is $93,620 to $188,320.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Hospitalists$132,540 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Midwives$72,610 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$130,680 median in Illinois
- Physician Assistants$131,950 median in Illinois
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Pediatricians, General$196,760 median in Illinois
Nurse Midwives pay in Illinois
How much do nurse midwives make in Illinois?
The median is $120,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,200 and the top 10% earn over $156,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nurse midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 39 (−10% vs. the national median of $134,040). Living costs are not included.