BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Nurse Midwives in New Jersey

$159,170 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$76.52 per hour

▲ 16.2% above U.S. average5th of 39 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$159,170per year
Median$153,970per year
Hourly$76.52per hour
10th – 90th percentile$134,400 – $193,760per year

Nurse Midwives Pay Range in New Jersey

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$134,400
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$141,050
  • 50th Percentile — Median$153,970
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$167,980
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$193,760

Half of Nurse Midwives in New Jersey earn more than $153,970. The top 10% make $193,760 or more, while entry-level workers start around $134,400.

Nurse Midwives in New Jersey: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New Jersey ranks 5th of 39 states for Nurse Midwives pay, at $159,170 per year (16.2% above the U.S. average of $136,980).
  • 120 people work as Nurse Midwives in New Jersey — 1.5% of all U.S. Nurse Midwives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.53: Nurse Midwives jobs are less concentrated in New Jersey than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $134,400; the top 10% earn over $193,760.
  • Hourly equivalent: $76.52 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is California at $194,730.
  • Among healthcare jobs in New Jersey, Surgeons All Other pays the most ($503,070).

Nurse Midwives Job Market in New Jersey

Key factors affecting compensation

New Jersey's key industries are Pharmaceuticals, Finance, Technology, and its job market is rated strong. Nurse Midwives here earn $159,170 on average, placing the state 5th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.28 (U.S. = 1.00), a New Jersey salary of $159,170 is roughly equivalent to $124,352 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, California ($194,730), Hawaii ($165,360), Massachusetts ($162,420) are the closest alternatives for Nurse Midwives weighing a move.

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

What is the average Nurse Midwives salary in New Jersey?

The average Nurse Midwives salary in New Jersey is $159,170 per year (median $153,970), which is 16.2% above the national average of $136,980.

How does New Jersey rank for Nurse Midwives pay?

New Jersey ranks 5th out of 39 states. The highest-paying state is California ($194,730/yr).

How much do entry-level Nurse Midwives make in New Jersey?

The lowest-paid 10% of Nurse Midwives in New Jersey earn about $134,400 per year and the 25th percentile is $141,050.

How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in New Jersey?

About $76.52 per hour, based on the $159,170 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Nurse Midwives work in New Jersey?

BLS counts 120 Nurse Midwives jobs in New Jersey (OEWS May 2025).

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