Nurse Midwives Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $191,220 +48.5% vs national
Median hourly $91.93
10th percentile $128,000
90th percentile $216,560
Employed locally 80
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,000
    25th
    $174,790
    50th (median)
    $191,220
    75th
    $212,370
    90th
    $216,560

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $201,870
    California $196,700
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Sacramento, CA is $91.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.11 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Sacramento, CA is 48.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $128,000 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $174,790.