Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Salary
CNMs manage pregnancy, birth, and well-person gynecologic care in hospital labor-and-delivery units, birth centers, and OB/GYN practices. The national median wage for nurse midwives is $134,040 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Midwives (29-1161), median annual wage, May 2025). CNMs are a distinct APRN role, so this guide cites their own occupation rather than the all-NP median, which does not include them.
CNM median (BLS)
$134,040
BLS OEWS, Nurse Midwives (29-1161), median annual wage, May 2025
Median on NP Hiring
$121K
Median of 45 postings with disclosed pay
Reported range
$49K to $220K
Lowest to highest disclosed figure in the same postings
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Midwives (29-1161), median annual wage, May 2025. Based on 45 active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, updated daily.
Openings
Where CNMs are hiring
States with open CNM roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by California (8), Texas (8) and Florida (7).
Practice rules
Practice authority where CNMs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 88 open CNM roles with a listed state, 35 are in full practice states (Colorado, New York, South Dakota and Massachusetts), 17 in reduced practice states and 36 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring CNMs, and how
Employers hiring CNMs
113 listings nationwide come from 65 employers. Diana Health has the most, with 12.
- Diana Health12 listings
- Addison Kenway.6 listings
- Pomelo Care6 listings
- Beth Israel Lahey Health5 listings
- Intermountain Health4 listings
- AdventHealth3 listings
- Avera Health3 listings
- Oula3 listings
How these roles are set up
3 of 113 are hybrid and 110 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (63), followed by Part-Time (23).
Credentials
Certification & Where CNMs Work
What CNMs need
AMCB (CNM). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
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Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) salary: FAQ
How much does a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) make?
The national median wage for nurse midwives is $134,040 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Midwives (29-1161), median annual wage, May 2025). CNMs are a distinct APRN role, so this guide cites their own occupation rather than the all-NP median, which does not include them. Across 45 active CNM postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the median is $121K per year (disclosed ranges span $49K to $220K).
What certification does a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) need?
AMCB (CNM). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
How can I increase my CNM salary?
Compare offers across practice settings (hospital L&D units, birth centers, OB/GYN practices), consider states that grant full practice authority (27 states + DC per AANP State Practice Environment), and negotiate total compensation (base pay, bonuses, CME allowance, and loan-repayment support) rather than base salary alone.
Where are CNM jobs open right now?
Current listings span 33 states, led by California (8), Texas (8) and Florida (7).
Do CNM roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
None of the 113 open CNM roles are listed as remote right now.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Midwives (29-1161), median annual wage, May 2025, plus 45 active nurse midwife postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring.