Nurse Midwives Salary
In Massachusetts, nurse midwives earn $159,800 at the median, or about $76.83 an hour. The range runs from $120K at the entry level to $204K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.09), that's roughly $159,656 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,347/month, or 24.2% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $160K get you in Massachusetts?
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What this looks like in Massachusetts
Massachusetts sits well above the national pay line for nurse midwives, local pay runs about 19% higher than the U.S. median of $134K. Rent runs $2,347/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.09) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts
Entry-level nurse midwives (10th percentile) start around $120K. Mid-career wages sit at $160K. Top earners bring in $204K or more, a $84K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Midwives salary by metro in Massachusetts
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $175K | +9% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse midwife afford a 2BR apartment alone in Massachusetts?
Yes — at the median salary of $160K, rent takes 25.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,347/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse midwives in Massachusetts?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse midwives typically earn — is $120K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,214/month. At HUD’s $2,347/month FMR, rent would take 33% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is nurse midwife a high-paying job in Massachusetts?
Local pay is 19% above the national median — $160K here vs. $134K nationally.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for nurse midwives?
Massachusetts pays $160K median vs. the U.S. average of $134K — that’s +19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.09), the purchasing-power equivalent is $160K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse midwives make in Massachusetts?
The median is $159,800 a year, that works out to about $77 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $120,230, and experienced nurse midwives can clear $204,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $160K enough to live in Massachusetts?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,332/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 25.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse midwives salary go in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100.09 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse midwives salary is worth about $159,656 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse midwives get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.