Average Nurse Midwife Salary in Illinois

Nurse midwives in Illinois earn an average of $115,690 per year (or $55.62 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
Illinois
1% higher than the national average
$115,690
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Illinois nurse midwives earn 1% higher than the national average salary for CNMs, at $114,210 (or $54.91 per hour).

Nurse midwife salary range in Illinois

10%
$95,970
MEDIAN
$120,450
90%
$131,000
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $131,000 $62
75th Percentile $127,490 $61
Median $120,450 $57
25th Percentile $103,030 $49

80% of Illinois CNMs earn between $95,970 and $131,000.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in Illinois

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Illinois
$115,114
Overall Average
Illinois
$115,690

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Illinois CNMs earn about $115,114 per year. Cost-of-living in Illinois 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 Illinois for nurse midwives

Chicago, IL $118,030 per year

Illinois nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse midwives are paid the highest is Chicago, where the average CNMs salary is $118,030 and 160 nurse midwives are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Illinois?

Nurse Anesthetist $250,280 per year
Nurse Practitioner $120,470 per year
Physical Therapist $97,060 per year
Registered Nurse $78,260 per year
Dental Hygienist $76,640 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $54,580 per year
Pharmacy Technician $37,090 per year

At a $115,690 average annual salary, CNMs in Illinois tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($250,280) and nurse practitioners ($120,470). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($97,060), registered nurses ($78,260), dental hygienists ($76,640), licensed practical nurses ($54,580), and pharmacy technicians ($37,090).

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