Career Profile Nurse Midwives Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $103,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Nurse Midwives diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. General Information Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Nurse Midwives Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 1 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 1 openings per year are projected for Nurse Midwives. +17.3% Employment Change Employment for Nurse Midwives is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.3% between 2023 and 2028. $49.63 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $49.63/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.10, while experienced workers are paid $57.11. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 11 Nurse Midwives in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 13. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Nurse Midwives are Offices of Physicians, Offices of Other Health Practitioners, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Nurse Midwives include Medicine and Dentistry, Psychology, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Nurse Midwives is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
