Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for St. Louis
Compared to Missouri
St. Louis Nurse Midwives earn an average of $101,260 or $48.68 per hour which is 13% more than the Missouri average salary of $88,970.
| Average | St. Louis | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $48.68 | $42.78 | 13.79% |
| Annual Salary | $101,260 | $88,970 | 13.81% |
Compared to the U.S.
St. Louis Nurse Midwives earn an average of $101,260 or $48.68 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $114,210.
| Average | St. Louis | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $48.68 | $54.91 | -11.35% |
| Annual Salary | $101,260 | $114,210 | -11.34% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Midwives in St. Louis earns an average annual salary of $105,799 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $88,970. per year.
Cost-of-living in St. Louis is 4% less than the Missouri average, which means St. Louis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $101,260 | 95.71% | $105,799 |
| Missouri | $88,970 | 92.49% | $96,194 |
| U.S. | $114,210 | – | $114,210 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In St. Louis, 50% of Nurse Midwives earn between $93,770 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Midwives.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Midwives earn under $42,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Midwives.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $42,400 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $42,400 – $93,770 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $93,770 – $108,320 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $108,320 – $121,010 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $108,320 – $141,480 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $141,480 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $101,260, St. Louis Nurse Midwives tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($179,190), and Nurse Practitioners ($105,390).
However, Nurse Midwives tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($30,740), LPNs ($49,730), Registered Nurses ($70,640), and Nursing Instructors ($73,140).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $179,190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,390 |
| Nurse Midwives | $101,260 |
| Nursing Instructors | $73,140 |
| Registered Nurses | $70,640 |
| LPNs | $49,730 |
| Nursing Assistants | $30,740 |
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