Nurse Midwife Salary in Nebraska
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$138,880
$66.77/hr
vs National Average
$132,814
+4.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$130K – $139K
Salary Distribution — Nurse Midwife in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $130,370 |
| 25th percentile | $135,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $138,880 |
| 75th percentile | $138,880 |
| 90th percentile | $138,880 |
Top-Paying Industries for Nurse Midwife (U.S.)
Which industries pay Nurse Midwifes the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Nurse Midwifes in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $134,150 | 8K |
| Educational Services | $133,830 | 110 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Nurse Midwife in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,890 |
| 2025 | $138,880 |
| 2026 (projected) | $144,056 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,890 | $126,779 |
| 2025 | $138,880 | $132,814 |
| 2026 (projected) | $144,056 | $137,764 |
Nurse Midwife Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $135,030 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $138,880 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $138,880 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $138,880 |
Nurse Midwife Salary in Other States
Related Nurse Midwife Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Nurse Midwife ($138,880 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nurse Midwife | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NE | $646,300 | +365.4% | $310.72/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | +167.8% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | +146.7% | $164.70/hr |
| Surgeon in NE | $341,410 | +145.8% | $164.14/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | +140.6% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | +77.7% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | +64.6% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | +59.4% | $106.42/hr |
| Dentist in NE | $179,750 | +29.4% | $86.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | +26.7% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | +0.3% | $66.99/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NE | $135,180 | -2.7% | $64.99/hr |