Average Nurse Midwife Salary in Boston

Nurse midwives in Boston earn an average of $129,720 per year (or $62.36 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$114,210
Boston, MA
13% higher than the national average
$129,720
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Boston 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 Boston, MA

10%
$78,060
MEDIAN
$128,700
90%
$175,540
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $175,540 $84
75th Percentile $167,160 $80
Median $128,700 $61
25th Percentile $102,730 $49

80% of Boston CNMs earn between $78,060 and $175,540.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse midwife salary in Boston

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Boston, MA
$117,713
Overall Average
Boston, MA
$129,720

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Boston CNMs earn about $117,713 per year. Cost-of-living in Boston 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 Massachusetts for nurse midwives

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 Warwick, where the average CNMs salary is $113,400 and 50 nurse midwives are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Boston, MA?

Nurse Anesthetist $231,700 per year
Nurse Practitioner $132,070 per year
Registered Nurse $99,950 per year
Physical Therapist $91,970 per year
Dental Hygienist $87,680 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $62,470 per year
Pharmacy Technician $41,430 per year

At a $129,720 average annual salary, CNMs in Boston tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($231,700) and nurse practitioners ($132,070). They tend to earn more than registered nurses ($99,950), physical therapists ($91,970), dental hygienists ($87,680), licensed practical nurses ($62,470), and pharmacy technicians ($41,430).

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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