SOC 29-1161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Midwives — Nebraska
Nebraska · 1 metro areas compared
At $138,880, median pay for Nurse Midwives in Nebraska tracks the national median of $134,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $138,880, median pay for Nurse Midwives in Nebraska tracks the national median of $134,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $130,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $138,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $135,030 to $138,880.
Nebraska ranks number 12th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $138,880. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 23rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $130,370 | −2.7% |
| 25th | $135,030 | +0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $138,880 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $138,880 | +3.6% |
| 90th | $138,880 | +3.6% |
| Mean | $137,300 | +2.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $138,880 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $138,880 goes as far as $154,140 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$138,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$154,140US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $138,880 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $130,370 to $138,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 12th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $138,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Midwives in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $138,880, or $66.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $134,040, so pay in Nebraska is 3.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $138,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $130,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Omaha, at $138,880 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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