Nurse Midwives Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $190,230 +47.7% vs national
Median hourly $91.46
10th percentile $122,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 190
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $122,520
    25th
    $167,280
    50th (median)
    $190,230
    75th
    $223,800

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 203% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 103% 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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $184,620
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $161,580

    Nearby metros — Nurse Midwives salary comparison

    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $161,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $155,030

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Los Angeles, CA is $91.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.09 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Los Angeles, CA is 47.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $122,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $167,280.