Nurse Midwives Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $155,030 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $74.53
10th percentile $77,270
90th percentile $229,160
Employed locally 80
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,270
    25th
    $99,600
    50th (median)
    $155,030
    75th
    $223,800
    90th
    $229,160

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 152% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 52% 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
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $161,580

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77,280
    Physicians, All Other$323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,240
    Pharmacists$163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in San Diego, CA is $74.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.07 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in San Diego, CA is 20.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $77,270 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,600.