Nurse Midwives Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $129,380 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.20
10th percentile $97,380
90th percentile $156,990
National median $128,790

Compare Nurse Midwives salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Nashville, TN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Nurse Midwives
in
Nashville, TN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,380
    25th
    $97,380
    50th (median)
    $129,380
    75th
    $130,780
    90th
    $156,990

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 157% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 57% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $116,440
    Knoxville, TN $96,650

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,170
    Nurse Practitioners $116,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,660
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Nashville, TN is $62.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.10 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Nashville, TN is 0.5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $97,380 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,380.