Nurse Midwives Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $133,610 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.23
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $147,430
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $62,390
    50th (median)
    $133,610
    75th
    $144,930
    90th
    $147,430

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 179% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 79% 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
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $94,310

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Santa Fe, NM is $64.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.88 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,390.