Nurse Midwives
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
Median pay: $134,040/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +11.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.
• Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.
• Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.
• Provide patients with direct family planning services, such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and fitting cervical barriers, including cervical caps or diaphragms.
• Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.
• Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
• Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.
• Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.
What's the median pay for Nurse Midwives?
The median pay for Nurse Midwives is $134,040 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Nurse Midwives?
Employment for Nurse Midwives is projected to change +11.1% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Nurse Midwives?
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Nurse Midwives?
About 500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.