Nurse Midwives Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $114,440 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.02
10th percentile $99,840
90th percentile $142,240
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,840
    25th
    $99,840
    50th (median)
    $114,440
    75th
    $131,250
    90th
    $142,240

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 152% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 52% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $141,520
    Missouri $134,970
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,690
    Ann Arbor, MI $130,170
    Minnesota $127,180
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $127,160

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,980
    Physicians, All Other $72,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,610
    Pharmacists $136,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,030
    Nurse Practitioners $126,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Detroit, MI is $55.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.47 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Detroit, MI is 11.1% below 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $99,840 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,840.