The Average Salary of a Midwife Working in America
Midwives are registered nurses who receive special training and certification to deliver babies. According to a September 2010 finding, these professionals earn above-average incomes, often topping $60,000 annually to start.
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Experience
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As a midwife, the level of job experience you have helps to determine your salary. According to a September 2010 survey by Payscale, those professionals just starting their careers are earning from $61,339 to $80,939 each year. Midwives who have been on the job for at least five years are reporting earnings of $75,702 to $88,024 annually.
Area
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Geography also plays a role in how much you can earn as a midwife. According to Payscale, midwives working in California are earning some of the highest incomes, ranging from $71,100 to $100,565 a year. Those in Texas are reporting some of the lowest earnings, topping out at $83,830 a year.
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Where You Work
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According to Payscale's figures, midwives employed directly by hospitals have an edge when it comes to pay, although not by much. Those working for hospitals report earning from $44,219 to $91,710 a year. Midwives employed by private medical practices are reporting top salaries of $87,018.
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