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Nurse Midwives in South Carolina

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 South Carolina the median pay is $122,390 a year, 9% below the national median of $134,040.

$122,390median pay in South Carolina, per year

$99,120–$132,720middle half earn

100employed in South Carolina

$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 South Carolina

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Nurse Midwives pay in other states

California · $203,840 Hawaii · $170,110 Massachusetts · $159,800 Washington · $158,970 New Jersey · $153,970 Vermont · $151,030 Oregon · $146,900 New York · $144,510 New Hampshire · $142,960 Arizona · $140,960

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