Nurse Midwives Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • California

Nurse Midwives in California earn a median salary of $188,666 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +46.5% vs the national median of $128,790. An estimated 610 nurse midwives are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $155,030 to $204,980 depending on location.

$188,666 Avg median salary in California
$204,980 Highest paying metro
$155,030 Lowest paying metro
610 Employed in California

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      Nurse Midwives salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Francisco, CA $204,980 $171,630 $207,780 200
      Riverside, CA $201,870 $145,080 $226,430 60
      Sacramento, CA $191,220 $174,790 $212,370 80
      Los Angeles, CA $190,230 $167,280 $223,800 190
      San Diego, CA $155,030 $99,600 $223,800 80

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