Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Vermont
A certified nurse midwife in Vermont earns an estimated $151,030 a year ($72.61/hr) — about 13% above the U.S. average, with most between $132,450 and $160,350. 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 — Vermont
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$151,030
+13% vs nationalHourly
$72.61/hr
- Typical range
- $132,450–$160,350
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $169,170
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $126,090
- Newer nurses
Certified Nurse Midwife pay by city in Vermont
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $132,700 | $63.80 |
Certified Nurse Midwife pay in nearby-paying states
How Vermont compares to states with similar certified nurse midwife pay.
Other nursing roles in Vermont
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified nurse midwife pay in Vermont
Pay near 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 Vermont in official U.S. government wage data — about 13% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In Vermont, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $126,090 and the highest-paid 10% about $169,170. 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 Vermont — 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 Vermont make this page more precise over time.
Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Vermont — FAQ
- How much does a certified nurse midwife make in Vermont?
- A certified nurse midwife in Vermont earns an estimated $151,030 a year — about $72.61 an hour, with most between $132,450 and $160,350. That's about 13% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Vermont's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Vermont a good state for certified nurse midwifes?
- For pay, Vermont sits about 13% above the national average for certified nurse midwifes. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $151,030 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Vermont pays certified nurse midwifes the most?
- Among Vermont metros we track, Burlington tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified nurse midwifes, at roughly $132,700 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Vermont 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 $151,030 in Vermont — about 13% 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)
Vermont figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Vermont (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 Vermont. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.