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Nurse Midwives

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Nurse Midwives

National Avg Annual Salary

$128,110

National Avg Hourly Wage

$61.59

National Total Employment

8,280

Top Metro Avg Salary

$190,340

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $179,630.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 880 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA shows an average annual salary of $190,340.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 400 jobs.

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Top States for Nurse Midwives

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $179,630 880 Open
Arizona AZ $174,870 80 Open
Massachusetts MA $165,820 190 Open
Washington WA $149,980 150 Open
Iowa IA $149,040 70 Open
New Jersey NJ $138,980 190 Open
New York NY $138,570 490 Open
Vermont VT $138,410 40 Open
Maine ME $137,760 50 Open
Alaska AK $137,410 60 Open