Nurse Midwives Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $145,370 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $69.89
10th percentile $111,770
90th percentile $216,750
National median $128,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,770
    25th
    $126,520
    50th (median)
    $145,370
    75th
    $169,730
    90th
    $216,750

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Midwives salary vs area income 129% Median Nurse Midwives salary is 29% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $146,190
    Washington $145,000
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $141,520
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $138,980
    Iowa $136,450

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Midwives make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Midwives in Seattle, WA is $69.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.65 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Nurse Midwives salaries?

    The median Nurse Midwives salary in Seattle, WA is 12.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Nurse Midwives (10th percentile) earn around $111,770 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,520.