Nurse Midwives Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $204,980 +59.2% vs national
Median hourly $98.55
10th percentile $125,510
90th percentile $220,590
Employed locally 200
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $125,510
    25th
    $171,630
    50th (median)
    $204,980
    75th
    $207,780
    90th
    $220,590

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 153% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Midwives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $161,580

    Nearby metros — Nurse Midwives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $155,030

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in San Francisco, CA is $98.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in San Francisco, CA is 59.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $125,510 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $171,630.