Utah Median
$130,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $134,040
State Rank
#21 of 39
140 employed here
How much does a Nurse Midwife make in Utah?
Nurse Midwives in Utah take home a median of $130,930 annually — roughly $62.95 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $134,040.
Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $59,340 while the top 10% make $169,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $109,930 and $149,750 a year.
Nurse Midwife salary range in Utah
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,340 | $28.53 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $109,930 | $52.85 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $130,930 | $62.95 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $149,750 | $72.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $169,440 | $81.46 |
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How Utah compares
Utah ranks 21st 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 $131,360Connecticut $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 Utah
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 Utah pay ($130,930) 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 Utah?
The median Nurse Midwife salary in Utah is $130,930 per year, or about $62.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,340 at the entry level to $169,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Nurse Midwives about 2% less than the national median of $134,040. Utah ranks 21st out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Nurse Midwives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $130,930 a year. About 140 Nurse Midwives are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.