Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Midwives currently employed in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 200.
  • Nurse Midwives in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria earn an average of $112,400 per year or $54.04 per hour.
  • The percentage of District of Columbia Nurse Midwives who work in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 300%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Midwives who work in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 3%.

Rankings for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

  • Ranks #1 in District of Columbia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in District of Columbia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #25 in the nation for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to District of Columbia

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nurse Midwives earn an average of $112,400 or $54.04 per hour which is 19% more than the District of Columbia average salary of $94,030.

AverageWashington-Arlington-AlexandriaDistrict of Columbia% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.04$45.2119.53%
Annual Salary$112,400$94,03019.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nurse Midwives earn an average of $112,400 or $54.04 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $114,210.

AverageWashington-Arlington-AlexandriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.04$54.91-1.58%
Annual Salary$112,400$114,210-1.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria earns an average annual salary of $100,780 which compares to the District of Columbia average annual salary of $94,030. per year.

Cost-of-living in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 12% higher than the District of Columbia average, which means Washington-Arlington-Alexandria residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to District of Columbia average.

  • District of Columbia average salary is $94,030.
  • District of Columbia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,362.
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria average salary is $112,400.
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,780.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$112,400111.53%$100,780
District of Columbia$94,030111.46%$84,362
U.S.$114,210$114,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, 50% of Nurse Midwives earn between $79,470 and $127,370 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Midwives earn more than $162,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Midwives.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Midwives earn under $78,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Midwives.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $78,060
15%2 – 4 years30$78,060 – $79,470
25%5 – 9 years50$79,470 – $100,950
25%10 – 14 years50$100,950 – $127,370
15%15 – 20 years30$100,950 – $162,620
10%20+ years20Above $162,620
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $112,400, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nurse Midwives tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($237,860), and Nurse Practitioners ($122,870).

However, Nurse Midwives tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($35,490), LPNs ($56,480), Registered Nurses ($89,060), and Nursing Instructors ($90,530).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$237,860
Nurse Practitioners$122,870
Nurse Midwives$112,400
Nursing Instructors $90,530
Registered Nurses$89,060
LPNs$56,480
Nursing Assistants$35,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nurse Midwives

The number of Nurse Midwives currently employed in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 200.

Nurse Midwives earn an average of $112,400 per year or $54.04 per hour in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nurse Midwives earn an average of $100,780 per year or $48 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria are Nurse Anesthetists($237,860), Nurse Practitioners($122,870), Nurse Midwives($112,400).


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