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Midwives

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$65,790/yr
Typical range
$47,750 – $97,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning

What a Midwives does

Midwives provide prenatal care, deliver babies, and offer postpartum support to pregnant women and new mothers. They typically work in hospitals, birthing centers, or home settings.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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