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Average Nurse Midwife Salary in Houston

Nurse midwives in Houston earn an average of $87,460 per year (or $42.05 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
Houston, TX
23% lower than the national average
$87,460
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Houston nurse midwives earn 23% lower than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

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Nurse midwife salary range in Houston, TX

10%
$20,270
MEDIAN
$101,040
90%
$129,000
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $129,000 $62
75th Percentile $117,730 $56
Median $101,040 $48
25th Percentile $44,430 $21

80% of Houston CNMs earn between $20,270 and $129,000.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in Houston

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Houston, TX
$87,372
Overall Average
Houston, TX
$87,460

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Houston CNMs earn about $87,372 per year. Cost-of-living in Houston is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Texas for nurse midwives

Dallas, TX $92,740 per year

Texas nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse midwives are paid the highest is Dallas, where the average CNMs salary is $92,740 and 0 nurse midwives are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Houston, TX?

Nurse Anesthetist $203,990 per year
Nurse Practitioner $123,810 per year
Physical Therapist $101,550 per year
Registered Nurse $83,890 per year
Dental Hygienist $78,030 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $52,960 per year
Pharmacy Technician $39,990 per year

At a $87,460 average annual salary, CNMs in Houston tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($203,990), nurse practitioners ($123,810), and physical therapists ($101,550). They tend to earn more than registered nurses ($83,890), dental hygienists ($78,030), licensed practical nurses ($52,960), and pharmacy technicians ($39,990).

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