Nurse Midwives Salary in Louisiana
Nurse Midwives in Louisiana earn a median of $119,280 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($134,040)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,680; the top 10% earn over $134,640. Nationally the range is $93,620 to $188,320.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Hospitalists$350,920 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Midwives$63,240 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$125,600 median in Louisiana
- Physician Assistants$128,870 median in Louisiana
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$80,230 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Pediatricians, General$502,720 median in Louisiana
Nurse Midwives pay in Louisiana
How much do nurse midwives make in Louisiana?
The median is $119,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,680 and the top 10% earn over $134,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for nurse midwives?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 39 (−11% vs. the national median of $134,040). Living costs are not included.