SOC 29-1161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Midwives — Omaha
Omaha, NE-IA
The median wage for Nurse Midwives in Omaha, NE is $138,880 per year, close to the national median of $134,040 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nurse Midwives in Omaha, NE is $138,880 per year, close to the national median of $134,040 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $138,880 and $138,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $122,350 and the ninetieth at $151,730.
Of the 565 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 23rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,350 | −8.7% |
| 25th | $138,880 | +3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $138,880 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $138,880 | +3.6% |
| 90th | $151,730 | +13.2% |
| Mean | $139,150 | +3.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Omaha 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 $122,350 to $151,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Midwives in Omaha, NE?
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 Omaha, NE 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 Omaha, NE earns more than $151,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $122,350 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.
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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