Nurse Midwife Salary in California
Based on 880+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$196,700
$94.567/hr
vs National Average
$126,779
+55.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$112K – $227K
880 employed in California
Salary Distribution — Nurse Midwife in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $111,800 |
| 25th percentile | $152,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $196,700 |
| 75th percentile | $207,780 |
| 90th percentile | $226,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nurse Midwife in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,800 |
| 2023 | $189,770 |
| 2024 | $196,700 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $177,800 | $119,060 |
| 2023 | $189,770 | $126,766 |
| 2024 | $196,700 | $126,779 |