Average Nurse Midwife Salary in New York

Nurse midwives in New York earn an average of $126,170 per year (or $60.66 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
New York
10% higher than the national average
$126,170
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New York nurse midwives earn 10% higher than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

Nurse midwife salary range in New York

10%
$96,420
MEDIAN
$127,110
90%
$153,070
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $153,070 $73
75th Percentile $129,870 $62
Median $127,110 $61
25th Percentile $106,340 $51

80% of New York CNMs earn between $96,420 and $153,070.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in New York

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
New York
$114,491
Overall Average
New York
$126,170

Adjusted for cost-of-living, New York CNMs earn about $114,491 per year. Cost-of-living in New York is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in New York for nurse midwives

New York, NY $128,970 per year

New York nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse midwives are paid the highest is New York, where the average CNMs salary is $128,970 and 400 nurse midwives are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in New York?

Nurse Anesthetist $225,180 per year
Nurse Practitioner $133,940 per year
Registered Nurse $93,320 per year
Physical Therapist $92,860 per year
Dental Hygienist $83,600 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $53,750 per year
Pharmacy Technician $38,920 per year

At a $126,170 average annual salary, CNMs in New York tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($225,180) and nurse practitioners ($133,940). They tend to earn more than registered nurses ($93,320), physical therapists ($92,860), dental hygienists ($83,600), licensed practical nurses ($53,750), and pharmacy technicians ($38,920).

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