📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Nurse Midwife Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$116,328
per year
Median
$114,836
per year
Hourly
$55.93
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$80,082
25th Percentile — Junior$95,952
50th Percentile — Median$114,836
75th Percentile — Senior$131,662
90th Percentile — Top Earners$143,031
💡 Top-earning Nurse Midwifes in Texas make up to $143,031 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$94.7k
2021
$98.7k
2022
$102.8k
2023
$107.1k
2024
$111.6k
2025
$116.3k
2026
📈 Nurse Midwife salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 4.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Nurse Midwife Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $112,838 -3.0% High
San Antonio $104,695 -10.0% High
Dallas $115,165 -1.0% High
Austin $125,634 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $111,675 -4.0% High
El Paso $95,389 -18.0% High
Arlington $112,838 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $101,205 -13.0% High
Plano $118,655 +2.0% High
Laredo $93,062 -20.0% High
Lubbock $95,389 -18.0% High
Garland $110,512 -5.0% High
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Nurse Midwife Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Nurse Midwifes. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $116,328 per year, Texas's Nurse Midwife salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $80,082–$95,952, while experienced Nurse Midwifes can command $131,662–$143,031.

Looking ahead, the Nurse Midwife profession in Texas is projected to grow at 4.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Nurse Midwife salary in Texas is $116,328 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $122,450.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Nurse Midwifes the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Nurse Midwife employment.
  • At $116,328/year, Texas Nurse Midwife salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $122,450/year.