Salary Report for Kentucky Nurse Midwives
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Compare Kentucky to U.S.
Kentucky Nurse Midwives earn an average of $109,560 which is 4% less than the national average salary of $114,210.
| Type | Kentucky | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $52.67 | $54.91 | -4.08% |
| Average Annual Salary | $109,560 | $114,210 | -4.07% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Kentucky, 50% of Nurse Midwives earn between $85,860 and $130,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Midwives earn more than $167,230, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Midwives.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Midwives earn under $76,340, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Midwives.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $76,340 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $76,340 – $85,860 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $85,860 – $99,070 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $99,070 – $130,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $99,070 – $167,230 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $167,230 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in Kentucky nurses earn about $122,032 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $114,210.
Cost-of-living in Kentucky is 10% less than the national average, which means Kentucky residents have an overall less 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 $109,560, Kentucky Nurse Midwives tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($180,330).
However, Nurse Midwives tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,290), LPNs ($47,140), Registered Nurses ($67,260), Nursing Instructors ($72,650), and Nurse Practitioners ($106,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $180,330 |
| Nurse Midwives | $109,560 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $106,080 |
| Nursing Instructors | $72,650 |
| Registered Nurses | $67,260 |
| LPNs | $47,140 |
| Nursing Assistants | $29,290 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Kentucky the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (47,140), Nursing Assistants (23,610) and LPNs (10,270).
The three professions in Kentucky needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (54.5%), Nursing Instructors (20%) and Nurse Anesthetists (13%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 43,320 | 47,140 | 8.8% | 2,730 |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,730 | 23,610 | 8.7% | 2,920 |
| LPNs | 9,420 | 10,270 | 9% | 830 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,480 | 6,920 | 54.5% | 540 |
| Nursing Instructors | 650 | 780 | 20% | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 230 | 260 | 13% | 20 |
| Nurse Midwives | 40 | 40 | 0% | 0 |
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