How much money do certified nurse midwives (CNM) make hourly and yearly? This depends on what state the nurse midwife works in. Geographical location plays a vital role in determining how much a CNM makes because it is determined by the state’s costs of living factors. For instances, a certified nurse midwife who lives in a Tennessee can expect to earn around $34.08 an hour and $70,890 a year compared to a certified nurse midwife who lives in Florida earning $42.13 an hour and $87,620 a year. The cost of living in Tennessee, especially the rural areas, is less expensive than the cost of living in Florida, especially in areas such as a Miami and Orlando.
A certified nurse midwife is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed extra schooling with a focus in obstetric and gynecological studies. If you want to learn about the educational requirements to become a certified nurse midwife, see “How to Become a Certified Nurse Midwife” article.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Salary by State:
- Arizona Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $49.99 (hourly), $103,980 (yearly)
- California Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $54.36 (hourly), $ 113,070 (yearly)
- Colorado Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $44.68 (hourly,) $92,930 (yearly)
- Connecticut Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $41.41 (hourly), $ 86,130 (yearly)
- Delaware Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $31.60 (hourly), $65,720 (yearly)
- Florida Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $42.13 (hourly), $87,620 (yearly)
- Georgia Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $44.45 (hourly), $92,460 (yearly)
- Hawaii Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $46.53 (hourly), $96,780 (yearly)
- Illinois Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $44.99 (hourly), $93,580 (yearly)
- Indiana Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $38.54 (hourly), $80,150 (yearly)
- Iowa Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $38.88 (hourly), $80,860 (yearly)
- Kentucky Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $39.72 (hourly), $82,620 (yearly)
- Louisiana Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $40.05 (hourly), $83,300 (yearly)
- Maryland Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $46.30 (hourly), $96,300 (yearly)
- Massachusetts Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $51.78 (hourly), $107,710 (yearly)
- Michigan Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $44.45 (hourly), $92,460 (yearly)
- Minnesota Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $55.97 (hourly), $116,420 (yearly)
- New Hampshire Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $52.10 (hourly), $108,360 (yearly)
- New Jersey Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $47.86 (hourly), $99,540 (yearly)
- New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $44.57 (hourly), $ 92,710 (yearly)
- New York Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $46.08 (hourly), $95,850 (yearly)
- North Carolina Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $44.17 (hourly), $91,880 (yearly)
- Ohio Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $41.62 (hourly), $86,560 (yearly)
- Oregon Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $38.44 (hourly), $79,960 (yearly)
- Pennsylvania Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $39.77 (hourly), $82,720 (yearly)
- Rhode Island Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $40.12 (hourly), $83,450 (yearly)
- Tennessee Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $34.08 (hourly), $70,890 (yearly)
- Texas Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $42.32 (hourly), $88,020 (yearly)
- Virginia Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $31.63 (hourly), $65,790 (yearly)
- Washington Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $49.74 (hourly), $103,460 (yearly)
- West Virginia Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $36.78 (hourly), $76,500 (yearly)
- Wisconsin Certified Nurse Midwife Salary: $53.60 (hourly), $111,480 (yearly)
*Note: not all 50 states are included due to limited state data reporting
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2011-12 Edition, Nurse Midwives, on the Internet at bls.gov.