Colorado Median
$137,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#13 of 39
180 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Colorado?
A Nurse Midwife working in Colorado earns a median salary of $137,610 per year, or about $66.16 per hour. That is 3% above the national median of $134,040 for this occupation.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $124,970 while the top 10% make $161,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $126,780 and $146,750 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $124,970 | $60.08 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $126,780 | $60.95 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $137,610 | $66.16 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $146,750 | $70.55 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,460 | $77.63 |
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How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 13th out of 39 states and territories for Nurse Midwife pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nurse Midwife salary in other states
California $203,840Hawaii $170,110Massachusetts $159,800Washington $158,970New Jersey $153,970Vermont $151,030Oregon $146,900New York $144,510New Hampshire $142,960Arizona $140,960Maryland $140,120Nebraska $138,880Virginia $135,710Rhode Island $135,180Minnesota $134,810Alaska $133,430Maine $133,270Wisconsin $133,070Iowa $131,360Utah $130,930Connecticut $130,790Missouri $130,220Ohio $127,730Delaware $127,510Florida $127,460North Carolina $126,040Michigan $125,140Texas $123,380New Mexico $123,350South Carolina $122,390Illinois $120,840Pennsylvania $119,990Louisiana $119,280Tennessee $116,980Georgia $105,510Indiana $101,630District of Columbia $101,450North Dakota $72,630
Working as a Nurse Midwife in Colorado
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Nurse Midwives in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($137,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Colorado?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Colorado is $137,610 per year, or about $66.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $124,970 at the entry level to $161,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Nurse Midwives about 3% more than the national median of $134,040. Colorado ranks 13th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $137,610 a year. About 180 Nurse Midwives are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.