Salary Report for Connecticut Nurse Midwives
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Compare Connecticut to U.S.
Connecticut Nurse Midwives earn an average of $111,980 which is 1% less than the national average salary of $114,210.
| Type | Connecticut | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $53.84 | $54.91 | -1.95% |
| Average Annual Salary | $111,980 | $114,210 | -1.95% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Connecticut, 50% of Nurse Midwives earn between $99,340 and $121,530 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Midwives earn more than $162,770, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Midwives.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Midwives earn under $96,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Midwives.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 20 | Under $96,960 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 30 | $96,960 – $99,340 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 50 | $99,340 – $102,370 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 50 | $102,370 – $121,530 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 30 | $102,370 – $162,770 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 20 | Above $162,770 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in Connecticut nurses earn about $108,256 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $114,210.
Cost-of-living in Connecticut is 3% higher than the national average, which means Connecticut residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $111,980, Connecticut Nurse Midwives tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($276,540), and Nurse Practitioners ($120,450).
However, Nurse Midwives tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($36,110), LPNs ($59,440), Registered Nurses ($88,530), and Nursing Instructors ($94,810).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $276,540 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,450 |
| Nurse Midwives | $111,980 |
| Nursing Instructors | $94,810 |
| Registered Nurses | $88,530 |
| LPNs | $59,440 |
| Nursing Assistants | $36,110 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Connecticut the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (35,830), Nursing Assistants (21,070) and LPNs (8,000).
The three professions in Connecticut needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (47.9%), Nursing Instructors (22.1%) and Nurse Midwives (5.9%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 34,470 | 35,830 | 3.9% | 1,960 |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,940 | 21,070 | -4% | 2,510 |
| LPNs | 7,920 | 8,000 | 1% | 610 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,840 | 4,200 | 47.9% | 320 |
| Nursing Instructors | 770 | 940 | 22.1% | 100 |
| Nurse Midwives | 170 | 180 | 5.9% | 10 |
Salaries Ranked by Connecticut Cities
The average salary for Nurse Midwives in Connecticut is $111,980. The top cities that pay Nurse Midwives the most are Danbury ($97,920) and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ($121,090).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Midwives the highest average annual salary are Danbury ($95,606) and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ($118,229).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Midwives in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Midwives salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $121,090 | $118,229 | $-2,861 |
| Danbury | $97,920 | $95,606 | $-2,314 |
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