Nurse Midwives Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $201,870 +56.7% vs national
Median hourly $97.05
10th percentile $106,120
90th percentile $234,280
Employed locally 60
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,120
    25th
    $145,080
    50th (median)
    $201,870
    75th
    $226,430
    90th
    $234,280

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 235% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 135% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Midwives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $204,980
    California $196,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $191,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $190,230
    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
    California $196,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $191,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $190,230
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $161,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $155,030

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Riverside, CA is $97.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.79 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Riverside, CA is 56.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $106,120 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $145,080.