Illinois Median
$120,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$58.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#32 of 39
280 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Illinois?
A Nurse Midwife working in Illinois earns a median salary of $120,840 per year, or about $58.10 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $134,040 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $58,200 while the top 10% make $156,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $97,130 and $138,120 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $58,200 | $27.98 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $97,130 | $46.70 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $120,840 | $58.10 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $138,120 | $66.40 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $156,920 | $75.44 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 32nd 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 $127,510Florida $127,460North Carolina $126,040Michigan $125,140Texas $123,380New Mexico $123,350South Carolina $122,390Pennsylvania $119,990Louisiana $119,280Tennessee $116,980Georgia $105,510Indiana $101,630District of Columbia $101,450North Dakota $72,630
Working as a Nurse Midwife in Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($120,840) 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 Illinois?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Illinois is $120,840 per year, or about $58.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,200 at the entry level to $156,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Nurse Midwives about 10% less than the national median of $134,040. Illinois ranks 32nd out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $120,840 a year. About 280 Nurse Midwives are employed in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.