BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Nurse Midwives in New York

$143,360 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$68.92 per hour

▲ 4.7% above U.S. average9th of 39 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$143,360per year
Median$144,510per year
Hourly$68.92per hour
10th – 90th percentile$104,860 – $177,240per year

Nurse Midwives Pay Range in New York

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$104,860
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$130,600
  • 50th Percentile — Median$144,510
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$162,220
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$177,240

Half of Nurse Midwives in New York earn more than $144,510. The top 10% make $177,240 or more, while entry-level workers start around $104,860.

Nurse Midwives in New York: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New York ranks 9th of 39 states for Nurse Midwives pay, at $143,360 per year (4.7% above the U.S. average of $136,980).
  • 360 people work as Nurse Midwives in New York — 4.5% of all U.S. Nurse Midwives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.73: Nurse Midwives jobs are less concentrated in New York than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,860; the top 10% earn over $177,240.
  • Hourly equivalent: $68.92 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is California at $194,730.
  • Among healthcare jobs in New York, Anesthesiologists pays the most ($349,940).

Nurse Midwives Job Market in New York

Key factors affecting compensation

New York's key industries are Finance, Technology, Media, and its job market is rated very strong. Nurse Midwives here earn $143,360 on average, placing the state 9th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.38 (U.S. = 1.00), a New York salary of $143,360 is roughly equivalent to $103,884 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Jersey ($159,170), Vermont ($148,100), Oregon ($146,010) 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 York?

The average Nurse Midwives salary in New York is $143,360 per year (median $144,510), which is 4.7% above the national average of $136,980.

How does New York rank for Nurse Midwives pay?

New York ranks 9th out of 39 states. The highest-paying state is California ($194,730/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Nurse Midwives in New York earn about $104,860 per year and the 25th percentile is $130,600.

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

About $68.92 per hour, based on the $143,360 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Nurse Midwives work in New York?

BLS counts 360 Nurse Midwives jobs in New York (OEWS May 2025).

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