Nurse Midwives

SOC 29-1161

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 18.5% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $124,987

Level IV threshold: $139,131

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$124,987

Level I$95,493

Level II$110,926

Level III$124,987

Level IV$139,131

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, AZ	$120,890	$163,467	$206,045	$248,622
2	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, CA	$139,651	$164,861	$190,091	$215,301
3	Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, CA	$146,037	$167,461	$188,885	$210,309
4	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$143,478	$166,088	$188,718	$211,328
5	Modesto, CA, CA	$141,731	$164,944	$188,136	$211,349
6	Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA	$141,045	$164,549	$188,074	$211,578
7	Vallejo, CA, CA	$143,458	$164,819	$186,160	$207,522
8	Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, CA	$138,653	$162,365	$186,077	$209,789
9	Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, CA	$113,256	$149,656	$186,077	$222,477
10	Stockton-Lodi, CA, CA	$139,693	$162,635	$185,598	$208,541

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Nurse Midwives

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