Indiana Median
$101,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-24% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#37 of 39
170 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Indiana?
A Nurse Midwife working in Indiana earns a median salary of $101,630 per year, or about $48.86 per hour. That is 24% below the national median of $134,040 for this occupation.
Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $101,630 while the top 10% make $145,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,630 and $122,150 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Indiana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,630 | $48.86 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $101,630 | $48.86 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $101,630 | $48.86 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $122,150 | $58.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $145,100 | $69.76 |
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How Indiana compares
Indiana ranks 37th 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 $122,390Illinois $120,840Pennsylvania $119,990Louisiana $119,280Tennessee $116,980Georgia $105,510District of Columbia $101,450North Dakota $72,630
Working as a Nurse Midwife in Indiana
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 Indiana pay ($101,630) 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 Indiana?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Indiana is $101,630 per year, or about $48.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $101,630 at the entry level to $145,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Nurse Midwives about 24% less than the national median of $134,040. Indiana ranks 37th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $101,630 a year. About 170 Nurse Midwives are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.