Louisiana Median
$119,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#34 of 39
60 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Louisiana?
A Nurse Midwife working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $119,280 per year, or about $57.35 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $134,040 for this occupation.
Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $96,680 while the top 10% make $134,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,990 and $132,250 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Louisiana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $96,680 | $46.48 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $98,990 | $47.59 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $119,280 | $57.35 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $132,250 | $63.58 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,640 | $64.73 |
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How Louisiana compares
Louisiana ranks 34th 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 $119,990Tennessee $116,980Georgia $105,510Indiana $101,630District of Columbia $101,450North Dakota $72,630
Working as a Nurse Midwife in Louisiana
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 Louisiana pay ($119,280) 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 Louisiana?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Louisiana is $119,280 per year, or about $57.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $96,680 at the entry level to $134,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Nurse Midwives about 11% less than the national median of $134,040. Louisiana ranks 34th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $119,280 a year. About 60 Nurse Midwives are employed in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.