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Nurse Midwife

A comprehensive guide to Nurse Midwife licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$127,706 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$196,700High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board1-2 monthsDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Yes
$155,710High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$145,000High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required1 monthDetails
VT
VermontCompact: Pending
$140,240High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
VA
VirginiaCompact: Yes
$139,770High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
UT
UtahCompact: No
$138,020High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states