Nurse Midwives Salary in Iowa
Nurse Midwives in Iowa earn a median of $131,360 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($134,040)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,620; the top 10% earn over $158,930. Nationally the range is $93,620 to $188,320.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Hospitalists$295,190 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Midwives$42,070 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$130,160 median in Iowa
- Physician Assistants$134,770 median in Iowa
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$78,630 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Pediatricians, General$262,440 median in Iowa
Nurse Midwives pay in Iowa
How much do nurse midwives make in Iowa?
The median is $131,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,620 and the top 10% earn over $158,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for nurse midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 39 (−2% vs. the national median of $134,040). Living costs are not included.