Nurse Midwive salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A nurse midwive earns a median of $134,040 a year ($64.44 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $136,980. About 7,920 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $134,040
- Gross pay
- $5,155.38
- Federal income tax
- −$803.98
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$319.63
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$74.75
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,957.01
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $134,040
- Federal
- $20,904
- FICA
- $10,254
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $102,882
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Nurse Midwives. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1161). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse midwive make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $64.44; the average is $65.86.
What is the salary range for a nurse midwive?
The bottom 10% earn under $93,620 and the top 10% earn over $188,320 a year.
How much is $134,040 after taxes?
About $102,882 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $92,919 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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