Midwives
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.
Median pay: $65,790/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: +3.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
• Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
• Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
• Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
• Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.
• Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.
• Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.
• Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.
What's the median pay for Midwives?
The median pay for Midwives is $65,790 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Midwives?
Employment for Midwives is projected to change +3.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Midwives?
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
How many job openings are there each year for Midwives?
About 2,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.