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Nurse Midwives

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birth process.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median
 $57.52 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  11.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Treat medical emergencies.
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Job Title Examples:

 Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Direct-Entry Midwife
Registered Nurse Midwife

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $57.52
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Nurse Midwives *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $51.17 $60.35 $68.4
Minnesota
 $51.64 $57.52 $64.79
Central Minnesota
 $49.3 $52.9 $60.42
Northeast Minnesota
 $54.7 $60.48 $66.27
Northwest Minnesota
 $57.74 $64.29 $68.52
Southeast Minnesota
 $51.6 $53.39 $57.52
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $52.76 $60.42 $68.15

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 340 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Nurse Midwives most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very low demand.

 

Future Demand   This career is projected to grow much faster than average.

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 155 new Nurse Midwives to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupat

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