Average Nurse Midwife Salary in District of Columbia

Nurse midwives in District of Columbia earn an average of $94,030 per year (or $45.21 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
District of Columbia
17% lower than the national average
$94,030
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District of Columbia nurse midwives earn 17% lower than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

Nurse midwife salary range in District of Columbia

10%
$62,280
MEDIAN
$96,660
90%
$131,000
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $131,000 $62
75th Percentile $123,490 $59
Median $96,660 $46
25th Percentile $79,470 $38

80% of District of Columbia CNMs earn between $62,280 and $131,000.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in District of Columbia

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
District of Columbia
$84,331
Overall Average
District of Columbia
$94,030

Adjusted for cost-of-living, District of Columbia CNMs earn about $84,331 per year. Cost-of-living in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia for nurse midwives

Washington, DC $112,400 per year

District of Columbia nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse midwives are paid the highest is Washington, where the average CNMs salary is $112,400 and 200 nurse midwives are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in District of Columbia?

Nurse Practitioner $125,290 per year
Registered Nurse $98,540 per year
Physical Therapist $96,090 per year
Dental Hygienist $94,650 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $57,810 per year
Pharmacy Technician $46,240 per year

At a $94,030 average annual salary, CNMs in District of Columbia tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($125,290), registered nurses ($98,540), physical therapists ($96,090), and dental hygienists ($94,650). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($57,810) and pharmacy technicians ($46,240).

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