Average Nurse Midwife Salary in Los Angeles

Nurse midwives in Los Angeles earn an average of $133,660 per year (or $64.26 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
Los Angeles, CA
17% higher than the national average
$133,660
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Los Angeles nurse midwives earn 17% higher than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

Nurse midwife salary range in Los Angeles, CA

10%
$62,310
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$131,000
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Annual Salary Hourly Wage
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75th Percentile $179,670 $86
Median $131,000 $62
25th Percentile $79,780 $38

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in Los Angeles

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Los Angeles, CA
$119,445
Overall Average
Los Angeles, CA
$133,660

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Los Angeles CNMs earn about $119,445 per year. Cost-of-living in Los Angeles is 11% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for nurse midwives

San Francisco, CA $162,800 per year
Santa Clara, CA $157,570 per year
Sacramento, CA $150,990 per year
San Diego, CA $96,650 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse midwives are paid the highest is San Francisco, where the average CNMs salary is $162,800 and 240 nurse midwives are currently employed. The Santa Clara area comes in second, with a $157,570 average CNM salary and 80 nurse midwives employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Nurse Anesthetist $224,010 per year
Nurse Practitioner $144,930 per year
Registered Nurse $116,110 per year
Dental Hygienist $104,840 per year
Physical Therapist $94,940 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $63,990 per year
Pharmacy Technician $48,010 per year

At a $133,660 average annual salary, CNMs in Los Angeles tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($224,010) and nurse practitioners ($144,930). They tend to earn more than registered nurses ($116,110), dental hygienists ($104,840), physical therapists ($94,940), licensed practical nurses ($63,990), and pharmacy technicians ($48,010).

More about nurse midwives

A nurse-midwife is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides care for women throughout the reproductive process from preconception to delivery. Though they specialize in the reproductive process, they are also equipped to handle primary care and other gynecological services for women as well. Nurse-midwives work mostly in hospitals within the United States, but some work in community clinics, birthing clinics, or directly with the patient in their homes.

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Data sources: cost of living data