Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Nebraska
A certified nurse midwife in Nebraska earns an estimated $138,880 a year ($66.77/hr) — about 4% above the U.S. average, with most between $135,030 and $138,880. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Certified Nurse Midwife — Nebraska
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$138,880
+4% vs nationalHourly
$66.77/hr
- Typical range
- $135,030–$138,880
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $138,880
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $130,370
- Newer nurses
Certified Nurse Midwife pay by city in Nebraska
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $138,880 | $66.77 |
Certified Nurse Midwife pay in nearby-paying states
How Nebraska compares to states with similar certified nurse midwife pay.
Other nursing roles in Nebraska
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified nurse midwife pay in Nebraska
Pay below the national median. For a certified nurse midwife specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for Nebraska in official U.S. government wage data — about 4% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In Nebraska, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $130,370 and the highest-paid 10% about $138,880. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.
Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.
How to use this state figure
- It’s the median actually reported for Nebraska — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Nebraska make this page more precise over time.
Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Nebraska — FAQ
- How much does a certified nurse midwife make in Nebraska?
- A certified nurse midwife in Nebraska earns an estimated $138,880 a year — about $66.77 an hour, with most between $135,030 and $138,880. That's about 4% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Nebraska's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Nebraska a good state for certified nurse midwifes?
- For pay, Nebraska sits about 4% above the national average for certified nurse midwifes. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $138,880 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Nebraska pays certified nurse midwifes the most?
- Among Nebraska metros we track, Omaha tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified nurse midwifes, at roughly $138,880 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Nebraska certified nurse midwife pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a certified nurse midwife is about $134,040 a year, versus an estimated $138,880 in Nebraska — about 4% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.
BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)
Nebraska figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Nebraska (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified nurse midwife pay adjusted for Nebraska. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.