Nurse Midwives Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $161,580 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $77.69
10th percentile $104,640
90th percentile $225,190
Employed locally 120
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,640
    25th
    $135,760
    50th (median)
    $161,580
    75th
    $201,150
    90th
    $225,190

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 144% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Midwives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $204,980
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $201,870
    California $196,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $191,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $190,230
    Urban Honolulu, HI $184,620

    Nearby metros — Nurse Midwives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $155,710
    Springfield, MA $150,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $145,370
    Omaha, NE-IA $133,890
    Maine $132,920
    Maryland $129,910

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,390
    Nurse Practitioners $138,890
    Physicians, All Other $212,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Boston, MA-NH is $77.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.54 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Boston, MA-NH is 25.5% above the national median of $128,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Midwives in Boston?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $104,640 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,760.