Average Nurse Midwife Salary in Oakland

Nurse midwives in Oakland earn an average of $162,800 per year (or $78.27 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
Oakland, CA
42% higher than the national average
$162,800
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Oakland nurse midwives earn 42% higher than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

Nurse midwife salary range in Oakland, CA

10%
$56,980
MEDIAN
$166,730
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Median $166,730 $80
25th Percentile $152,230 $73

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in Oakland

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Oakland, CA
$138,671
Overall Average
Oakland, CA
$162,800

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Oakland CNMs earn about $138,671 per year. Cost-of-living in Oakland is 17% 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

Santa Clara, CA $157,570 per year
Roseville, CA $150,990 per year
Los Angeles, CA $133,660 per year
Carlsbad, 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 Santa Clara, where the average CNMs salary is $157,570 and 80 nurse midwives are currently employed. The Roseville area comes in second, with a $150,990 average CNM salary and 90 nurse midwives employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Oakland, CA?

Nurse Practitioner $177,160 per year
Registered Nurse $151,640 per year
Dental Hygienist $119,320 per year
Physical Therapist $118,370 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $75,410 per year
Pharmacy Technician $59,340 per year

At a $162,800 average annual salary, CNMs in Oakland tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($177,160). They tend to earn more than registered nurses ($151,640), dental hygienists ($119,320), physical therapists ($118,370), licensed practical nurses ($75,410), and pharmacy technicians ($59,340).

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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