Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.
Top skills:Social PerceptivenessMonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Midwive pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$68,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$100,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$134,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Midwive salary by industry
Hospitals
12,130 workers
$76,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
11,290 workers
$77,000
Hospitals, Privately Owned
10,570 workers
$76,000
Ambulatory Health Care Services
8,330 workers
$70,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
4,940 workers
$108,500
Educational Services
3,710 workers
$78,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
3,040 workers
$124,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
2,450 workers
$76,000
Offices of Physicians
2,170 workers
$75,500
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
2,140 workers
$62,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Midwive make?
The average base salary for a Midwive in the United States is $79,500 per year, or about $38.22 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $49,500 and $100,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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