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Nurse Midwives Salary in Iowa

Nurse Midwives in Iowa earn a median $131,360 a year, 2% below the U.S. median.

Median in IA
$131,360 a year
U.S. median
$134,040 a year
Employment
80
Location quotient
0.95
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Iowa

10%: $81,620Median: $131,36090%: $158,930
Median (50%)
$131,360 · $63.16 an hour
Mean (average)
$123,000 · $59.13 an hour (estimate error ±9.0%)
10th percentile
$81,620 · $39.24 an hour
25th percentile
$84,450 · $40.60 an hour
75th percentile
$141,410 · $67.99 an hour
90th percentile
$158,930 · $76.41 an hour
Employment
80 (estimate error ±29.9%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.05
Location quotient
0.95 (1.00 = national share)

Nurse Midwives pay by metro area in Iowa

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Omaha, NE-IA$138,880Not reported

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Frequently asked questions

How much do nurse midwives make in Iowa?
The median wage for nurse midwives in Iowa is $131,360 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 80 jobs in the state.
Where in Iowa do nurse midwives earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $138,880 a year.