Rhode Island Median
$135,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#15 of 39
80 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Rhode Island?
Nurse Midwives in Rhode Island take home a median of $135,180 annually — roughly $64.99 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $134,040.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $117,100 while the top 10% make $168,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $118,670 and $141,690 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $117,100 | $56.30 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $118,670 | $57.05 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $135,180 | $64.99 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $141,690 | $68.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,300 | $80.91 |
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How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 15th 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 $135,710Minnesota $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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($135,180) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Rhode Island is $135,180 per year, or about $64.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $117,100 at the entry level to $168,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Nurse Midwives about 1% more than the national median of $134,040. Rhode Island ranks 15th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $135,180 a year. About 80 Nurse Midwives are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.