The average salary for a certified nurse midwife in the United States is around $88,887 per year.
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Certified nurse midwives earn an average yearly salary of $88,887.
Wages typically start from $59,866 and go up to $131,977.
41% above national average Updated in 2023
Certified nurse midwife earnings by seniority
Top-level certified nurse midwife earnings begin at:
$63.45 per hour
$131,977 per year
Senior-level certified nurse midwife earnings begin at:
$52.62 per hour
$109,442 per year
Mid-level certified nurse midwife earnings begin at:
$42.73 per hour
$88,887 per year
Junior-level certified nurse midwife earnings begin at:
$34.71 per hour
$72,193 per year
Starting level certified nurse midwife earnings begin at:
$28.78 per hour
$59,866 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do certified nurse midwife salaries compare to similar careers?
Certified nurse midwives earn 8% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than nurse practitioners but more than radiation therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse practitioner salary | $121K |
| Physician assistant salary | $111K |
| Pharmacist salary | $107K |
| Optometrist salary | $96K |
| Audiologist salary | $92K |
| Certified nurse midwife salary | $89K |
| Nuclear medicine technologist salary | $89K |
| Nurse educator salary | $84K |
| Advanced practice registered nurse salary | $86K |
| Radiation therapist salary | $84K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)