Nurse Midwife Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Nurse Midwives in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$125,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$60.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#28 of 39
430 employed here

How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Michigan?

Nurse Midwives in Michigan take home a median of $125,140 annually — roughly $60.16 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $134,040.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $104,370 while the top 10% make $142,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $113,840 and $135,730 a year.

Nurse Midwife salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$104,370$50.18
25th percentile (early career)$113,840$54.73
50th percentile (median)$125,140$60.16
75th percentile (experienced)$135,730$65.25
90th percentile (top earners)$142,430$68.48

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 28th out of 39 states and territories for Nurse Midwife pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$203,840
2Hawaii$170,110
3Massachusetts$159,800
4Washington$158,970
5New Jersey$153,970

Working as a Nurse Midwife in Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($125,140) 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 Michigan?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Michigan is $125,140 per year, or about $60.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $104,370 at the entry level to $142,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Nurse Midwives about 7% less than the national median of $134,040. Michigan ranks 28th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $125,140 a year. About 430 Nurse Midwives are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.