Nurse Midwife

Code: 29-1161.00

Also known as: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Certified Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Midwife, Senior Instructor, Certified Nurse Midwife, Staff Certified Nurse Midwife, Staff Midwife, Staff Nurse Midwife, Staff Nurse-Midwife

Description: A Nurse Midwife works as part of a healthcare team or independently to help coordinate and diagnose various aspects of the birthing process. They sometimes provide gynecological care. Nurse Midwives must have a Master's degree and be licensed in their state of practice. They must also pass a national certification exam.

Nurse Midwife

Typical wages


10% $67,710
25% $91,590
Median $111,130
75% $136,960
90% $179,770
10% $32.55
25% $44.03
Median $53.43
75% $65.84
90% $86.43

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
7,200
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
8,100
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 500