Nurse Midwives Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $123,080 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $59.18
10th percentile $65,330
90th percentile $160,750
Employed locally 200
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,330
    25th
    $101,400
    50th (median)
    $123,080
    75th
    $142,440
    90th
    $160,750

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 130% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 30% 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
    California $196,700
    Salem, OR $151,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $138,980
    New York $137,860
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $135,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $132,670

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Portland, OR-WA is $59.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.99 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $65,330 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,400.