Nurse Midwives Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $135,420 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $65.11
10th percentile $114,160
90th percentile $146,310
Employed locally 100
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,160
    25th
    $119,590
    50th (median)
    $135,420
    75th
    $142,170
    90th
    $146,310

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 169% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 69% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $204,980
    Anchorage, AK $130,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $127,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,080
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $111,440
    Asheville, NC $105,660

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,770
    Pharmacists $139,950
    Physician Assistants $132,110
    Physicians, All Other $327,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Charlotte, NC-SC is $65.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.18 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 5.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $114,160 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,590.