Oregon Median
$146,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$70.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#7 of 39
240 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Oregon?
Nurse Midwives in Oregon take home a median of $146,900 annually — roughly $70.63 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $134,040.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $129,910 while the top 10% make $161,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $133,060 and $159,970 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $129,910 | $62.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $133,060 | $63.97 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $146,900 | $70.63 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $159,970 | $76.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,180 | $77.49 |
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How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 7th 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 $151,030New 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 $105,510Indiana $101,630District of Columbia $101,450North Dakota $72,630
Working as a Nurse Midwife in Oregon
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 Oregon pay ($146,900) 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 Oregon?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Oregon is $146,900 per year, or about $70.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $129,910 at the entry level to $161,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Nurse Midwives about 10% more than the national median of $134,040. Oregon ranks 7th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $146,900 a year. About 240 Nurse Midwives are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.