Nurse Midwife Salary in New York
Based on 360+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$144,510
$69.48/hr
vs National Average
$132,814
+8.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$105K – $177K
360 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Nurse Midwife in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,860 |
| 25th percentile | $130,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $144,510 |
| 75th percentile | $162,220 |
| 90th percentile | $177,240 |
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 New York 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 New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (New York) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,360 |
| 2023 | $129,790 |
| 2024 | $137,860 |
| 2025 | $144,510 |
| 2026 (projected) | $151,481 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,360 | $119,060 |
| 2023 | $129,790 | $126,766 |
| 2024 | $137,860 | $126,779 |
| 2025 | $144,510 | $132,814 |
| 2026 (projected) | $151,481 | $139,221 |
Nurse Midwife Salary by Experience Level in New York
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $130,600 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $144,510 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $162,220 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $177,240 |
Nurse Midwife Salary in Other States
Related Nurse Midwife Salaries in New York
How other high-demand occupations in New York compare to Nurse Midwife ($144,510 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nurse Midwife | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NY | $492,040 | +240.5% | $236.56/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NY | $445,660 | +208.4% | $214.26/hr |
| Radiologist in NY | $441,580 | +205.6% | $212.30/hr |
| Surgeon in NY | $410,410 | +184.0% | $197.31/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NY | $348,800 | +141.4% | $167.69/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NY | $321,030 | +122.2% | $154.34/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NY | $301,690 | +108.8% | $145.04/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NY | $265,890 | +84.0% | $127.83/hr |
| Pediatrician in NY | $212,150 | +46.8% | $102.00/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NY | $210,920 | +46.0% | $101.40/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NY | $183,460 | +27.0% | $88.20/hr |
| Dentist in NY | $183,060 | +26.7% | $88.01/hr |