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Nurse Midwives is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Nurse Midwives against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-1161 |
| title | Nurse Midwives |
| onet code | 29-1161.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 8,280 |
| a mean | 128,110 |
| a median | 128,790 |
| a pct10 | 74,670 |
| a pct25 | 104,260 |
| a pct75 | 146,520 |
| a pct90 | 177,040 |
| h mean | 61 |
| h median | 61 |
The day-to-day work of a nurse midwives typically centers on provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 4.01 out of 5 — critical for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working nurse midwives, the most common entry qualification is a Master's Degree (81.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $196,700 and lowest in Idaho at $89,870 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (California, Massachusetts, Washington, Vermont, Virginia) average $155,484. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $196,700 | $179,630 | $111,800 | $226,840 | 880 |
| Massachusetts | $155,710 | $165,820 | $127,950 | $225,190 | 190 |
| Washington | $145,000 | $149,980 | $105,990 | $205,640 | 150 |
| Vermont | $140,240 | $138,410 | $119,470 | $171,620 | 40 |
| Virginia | $139,770 | $134,500 | $89,290 | $160,430 | — |
| Utah | $138,020 | $135,190 | $78,270 | $179,250 | 100 |
| New York | $137,860 | $138,570 | $108,970 | $173,130 | 490 |
| Iowa | $136,450 | $149,040 | $82,950 | $204,960 | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $135,860 | $116,250 | $75,690 | $147,970 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $135,680 | $138,980 | $106,630 | $161,010 | 190 |
| Arizona | $135,590 | $174,870 | $102,980 | — | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $135,360 | $131,450 | $91,500 | $161,450 | 90 |
| Missouri | $134,970 | $134,690 | $111,590 | $163,960 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $133,890 | $132,680 | $129,440 | $133,940 | — |
| Maine | $132,920 | $137,760 | $106,670 | $163,810 | 50 |
| Colorado | $132,670 | $118,020 | $47,960 | $154,750 | 210 |
| Alaska | $130,030 | $137,410 | $108,190 | $179,930 | 60 |
| Maryland | $129,910 | $132,200 | $116,190 | $159,650 | 260 |
| Indiana | $129,010 | $130,210 | $110,770 | $165,000 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $127,480 | $127,610 | $114,400 | $161,890 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $127,180 | $125,650 | $85,560 | $157,660 | 260 |
| Georgia | $125,830 | $124,760 | $97,760 | $159,250 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $124,530 | $126,960 | $109,110 | $147,350 | 100 |
| Oregon | $123,080 | $117,640 | $69,340 | $159,480 | 270 |
| Ohio | $121,720 | $123,690 | $105,790 | $148,630 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $121,490 | $120,060 | $94,310 | $143,100 | 350 |
| New Mexico | $118,650 | $91,050 | $37,290 | $144,930 | 130 |
| South Carolina | $118,100 | $114,770 | $82,920 | $135,180 | 30 |
| Michigan | $116,810 | $118,090 | $94,320 | $142,440 | 270 |
| Florida | $115,440 | $105,650 | $45,930 | $141,010 | 860 |
| Illinois | $114,420 | $107,280 | $52,660 | $143,630 | 310 |
| Texas | $111,190 | $112,990 | $80,890 | $146,030 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $107,740 | $109,510 | $74,670 | $152,890 | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $106,580 | $116,150 | $89,010 | $145,350 | 70 |
| Delaware | $99,060 | $109,580 | $79,210 | $139,790 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $97,380 | $109,870 | $89,710 | $130,780 | 260 |
| Louisiana | $95,420 | $103,170 | $86,180 | $131,150 | — |
| Idaho | $89,870 | $66,830 | $20,780 | $138,540 | 40 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for nurse midwives. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Nurse Midwives compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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