Average Nurse Midwife Salary in Massachusetts

Nurse midwives in Massachusetts earn an average of $129,360 per year (or $62.19 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
Massachusetts
13% higher than the national average
$129,360
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Massachusetts nurse midwives earn 13% higher than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

Nurse midwife salary range in Massachusetts

10%
$97,780
MEDIAN
$127,110
90%
$175,410
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $175,410 $84
75th Percentile $153,700 $73
Median $127,110 $61
25th Percentile $102,730 $49

80% of Massachusetts CNMs earn between $97,780 and $175,410.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in Massachusetts

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Massachusetts
$120,446
Overall Average
Massachusetts
$129,360

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts CNMs earn about $120,446 per year. Cost-of-living in Massachusetts is 7% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Massachusetts for nurse midwives

Boston, MA $129,720 per year
Warwick, MA $113,400 per year

Massachusetts nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse midwives are paid the highest is Boston, where the average CNMs salary is $129,720 and 250 nurse midwives are currently employed. The Warwick area comes in second, with a $113,400 average CNM salary and 50 nurse midwives employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Massachusetts?

Nurse Anesthetist $219,680 per year
Nurse Practitioner $129,540 per year
Registered Nurse $96,630 per year
Physical Therapist $91,840 per year
Dental Hygienist $87,030 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $61,820 per year
Pharmacy Technician $40,390 per year

At a $129,360 average annual salary, CNMs in Massachusetts tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($219,680) and nurse practitioners ($129,540). They tend to earn more than registered nurses ($96,630), physical therapists ($91,840), dental hygienists ($87,030), licensed practical nurses ($61,820), and pharmacy technicians ($40,390).

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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