Nurse Midwife Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$123,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$59.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#29 of 39
290 employed here

How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Texas?

Nurse Midwives in Texas take home a median of $123,380 annually — roughly $59.32 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $134,040.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $90,260 while the top 10% make $153,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $110,780 and $138,290 a year.

Nurse Midwife salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$90,260$43.39
25th percentile (early career)$110,780$53.26
50th percentile (median)$123,380$59.32
75th percentile (experienced)$138,290$66.49
90th percentile (top earners)$153,100$73.61

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 29th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($123,380) 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 Texas?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Texas is $123,380 per year, or about $59.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $90,260 at the entry level to $153,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Nurse Midwives about 8% less than the national median of $134,040. Texas ranks 29th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $123,380 a year. About 290 Nurse Midwives are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.