Florida Median
$127,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#26 of 39
460 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Florida?
Nurse Midwives in Florida take home a median of $127,460 annually — roughly $61.28 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $134,040.
Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $49,780 while the top 10% make $146,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $68,450 and $132,760 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Florida
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,780 | $23.93 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $68,450 | $32.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $127,460 | $61.28 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $132,760 | $63.83 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $146,590 | $70.48 |
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How Florida compares
Florida ranks 26th 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 $138,880Colorado $137,610Virginia $135,710Rhode Island $135,180Minnesota $134,810Alaska $133,430Maine $133,270Wisconsin $133,070Iowa $131,360Utah $130,930Connecticut $130,790Missouri $130,220Ohio $127,730Delaware $127,510North 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 Florida
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 Florida pay ($127,460) 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 Florida?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Florida is $127,460 per year, or about $61.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,780 at the entry level to $146,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Nurse Midwives about 5% less than the national median of $134,040. Florida ranks 26th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $127,460 a year. About 460 Nurse Midwives are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.