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Nurse Midwives in Massachusetts

Nurse midwives diagnose and manage pregnancies, births, and postpartum care, working independently or within healthcare teams. They may also provide gynecological care for women In Massachusetts the median pay is $159,800 a year, 19% above the national median of $134,040.

$159,800median pay in Massachusetts, per year

$140,030–$176,340middle half earn

280employed in Massachusetts

$134,040U.S. median, for comparison

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionActive LearningMonitoringWriting

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologySociology and Anthropology

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nurse Midwives.

Licenses and training in Massachusetts

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Nurse Midwives pay in other states

California · $203,840 Hawaii · $170,110 Washington · $158,970 New Jersey · $153,970 Vermont · $151,030 Oregon · $146,900 New York · $144,510 New Hampshire · $142,960 Arizona · $140,960 Maryland · $140,120

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O*NET-SOC 29-1161.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.