Nurse Midwives
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$134,040/yr
Typical range
$116,510 – $157,400
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Nurse Midwives does
Nurse Midwives are advanced practice nurses who provide prenatal care, deliver babies, and offer postpartum care to mothers and newborns. They work in hospitals, birth centers, and home settings, often with lower-risk pregnancies.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Clinical Nurse Specialists — $97,550/yr
- Acute Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Critical Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
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