Salary Report for Missouri Nurse Midwives

  • The number of Nurse Midwives currently employed in Missouri is 80.
  • Nurse Midwives in Missouri earn an average of $88,970 per year or $42.78 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Midwives who work in Missouri is 1%.
  • Missouri will need 70 new Nurse Midwives by 2030 or less than 5 new nurses per year.

Missouri Rankings

  • Missouri ranks #35 in the U.S. for Nurse Midwives salary and #33 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Missouri ranks #28 in the U.S. for the total number of Nurse Midwives employed.
  • Missouri ranks #25 in U.S. for the number of new Nurse Midwives needed by 2030.
  • Missouri ranks #14 in U.S. for the percentage of new Nurse Midwives needed by 2030.

Compare Missouri to U.S.

Missouri Nurse Midwives earn an average of $88,970 which is 22% less than the national average salary of $114,210.

TypeMissouriU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$42.78$54.91-22.09%
Average Annual Salary$88,970$114,210-22.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Missouri, 50% of Nurse Midwives earn between $42,400 and $121,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Midwives earn more than $141,480, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Midwives.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Midwives earn under $37,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Midwives.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $37,660
15%2 – 4 years12$37,660 – $42,400
25%5 – 9 years20$42,400 – $98,580
25%10 – 14 years20$98,580 – $121,010
15%15 – 20 years12$98,580 – $141,480
10%20+ years8Above $141,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in Missouri nurses earn about $96,194 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $114,210.

Cost-of-living in Missouri is 8% less than the national average, which means Missouri residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Nurse Midwives is $114,210.
  • Average Missouri Nurse Midwives salary is $88,970.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Missouri Nurse Midwives earn an average salary of $96,194.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $88,970, Missouri Nurse Midwives tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($192,320), and Nurse Practitioners ($103,490).

However, Nurse Midwives tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,520), LPNs ($46,010), Registered Nurses ($67,790), and Nursing Instructors ($68,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$192,320
Nurse Practitioners$103,490
Nurse Midwives$88,970
Nursing Instructors $68,540
Registered Nurses$67,790
LPNs$46,010
Nursing Assistants$29,520
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Missouri the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (78,130), Nursing Assistants (36,460) and LPNs (15,340).

The three professions in Missouri needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (47.5%), Nursing Instructors (24.6%) and Nurse Midwives (16.7%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses73,33078,1306.5%4,410
Nursing Assistants35,05036,4604%4,450
LPNs14,83015,3403.4%1,190
Nurse Practitioners6,3809,41047.5%720
Nursing Instructors 1,3401,67024.6%170
Nurse Anesthetists81090011.1%50
Nurse Midwives607016.7%0
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Missouri Cities

The average salary for Nurse Midwives in Missouri is $88,970. The top cities that pay Nurse Midwives the most is St. Louis ($101,260).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Midwives the highest average annual salary is St. Louis ($105,799).

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
St. Louis$101,260$105,799$4,539
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Missouri Nurse Midwives

Missouri Nurse Midwives earn between $37,660 and $141,480 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 80 Nurse Midwives employed in Missouri which is about 1% of the U.S. total.

Nurse Anesthetists are the highest paid nurses in Missouri with an average annual wage of $192,320.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $37,660 a year in Missouri

The most Nurse Midwives work in the St. Louis area where 60 Nurse Midwives are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in Missouri earn 96,194 per year, while the average across the United States earns $114,210.

By 2030, Missouri will need 70 Nurse Midwives. A less than 5 Nurse Midwives will need to enter into the Missouri work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

St. Louis

Average Nurse Midwives Salary: $101,260
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $105,799
Hourly Wage: $48.68
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.71
St. Louis Salary Report

Official Data Sources for Nurse Midwives: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data