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Maternity nurse salary
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Sophia Thomas
Average maternity nurse salary
$73,843
$35.5 hourly rate
Entry-level maternity nurse salary
$42,000 yearly salaryUpdated January 8, 2025
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Average maternity nurse salary by state
Highest paying states for maternity nurses
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $97,983 | $47.11 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $94,933 | $45.64 |
| 3 | Delaware | $93,218 | $44.82 |
| 4 | New York | $92,037 | $44.25 |
| 5 | Ohio | $85,797 | $41.25 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $80,474 | $38.69 |
| 7 | Maryland | $90,216 | $43.37 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $107,179 | $51.53 |
| 9 | California | $107,479 | $51.67 |
| 10 | Nevada | $87,082 | $41.87 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $75,942 | $36.51 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $89,833 | $43.19 |
| 13 | Georgia | $81,136 | $39.01 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $83,950 | $40.36 |
| 15 | Arizona | $76,771 | $36.91 |
| 16 | Washington | $76,325 | $36.69 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $80,841 | $38.87 |
| 18 | Oregon | $80,227 | $38.57 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $71,082 | $34.17 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $75,847 | $36.46 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $74,503 | $35.82 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $71,513 | $34.38 |
| 23 | Texas | $72,864 | $35.03 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $74,730 | $35.93 |
| 25 | Michigan | $69,321 | $33.33 |
| 26 | Florida | $67,300 | $32.36 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $66,258 | $31.85 |
| 28 | Vermont | $68,513 | $32.94 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $66,384 | $31.92 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $65,668 | $31.57 |
| 31 | Alaska | $68,352 | $32.86 |
| 32 | Idaho | $69,635 | $33.48 |
| 33 | Illinois | $73,421 | $35.30 |
| 34 | Maine | $60,298 | $28.99 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $65,330 | $31.41 |
| 36 | Indiana | $60,524 | $29.10 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $56,060 | $26.95 |
| 38 | Alabama | $67,320 | $32.37 |
| 39 | Kansas | $65,522 | $31.50 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $69,045 | $33.19 |
| 41 | Montana | $55,175 | $26.53 |
| 42 | Virginia | $69,789 | $33.55 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $52,209 | $25.10 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $60,342 | $29.01 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $57,609 | $27.70 |
| 46 | Missouri | $61,138 | $29.39 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $62,323 | $29.96 |
| 48 | Colorado | $58,100 | $27.93 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $58,012 | $27.89 |
| 50 | Iowa | $50,511 | $24.28 |
| 51 | Utah | $57,836 | $27.81 |
Maternity nurse salary details
A maternity nurse's salary ranges from $42,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $127,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a maternity nurse's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $127,000 | $10,583 | $61 |
| 75th Percentile | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47 |
| Average | $73,843 | $6,154 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
Highest paying maternity nurse jobs
The highest paying types of maternity nurses are traveling nurse, head nurse, and emergency room nurse.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Educator | $67,983 | $5,665 | $32.68 | 537,803 |
| Nurse Extern | $37,156 | $3,096 | $17.86 | 569,180 |
| Registered Nurse Charge Nurse | $71,342 | $5,945 | $34.30 | 645,134 |
| Clinical Research Nurse | $60,347 | $5,029 | $29.01 | 703,983 |
| Surgical Nurse | $64,025 | $5,335 | $30.78 | 638,444 |
| Nurse | $57,564 | $4,797 | $27.67 | 696,124 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for maternity nurses, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
AANP does a sample survey of salaries. See below for information from our 2019 survey. It is important to note that salaries range widely, based on clinical and geographical areas as well as the number of years' experience. See below for the information: Source: 2019 AANP National Sample Survey of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
Top companies hiring maternity nurses now:
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Maternity nurse salary trends
The average maternity nurse salary has risen by $10,337 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average maternity nurse earned $63,506 annually, but today, they earn $73,843 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for maternity nurses over the last decade.
Compare maternity nurse salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average maternity nurse salary over time
Compare maternity nurse salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Maternity nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,800 | $35.50 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $71,900 | $34.54 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $70,300 | $33.80 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $68,600 | $32.99 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $67,100 | $32.26 | +1.4% |
Recently added maternity nurse salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sar Academy & Sar High School | Maternity Leave, Early Learning Center | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $30,000 |
| Sar Academy & Sar High School | Maternity Leave, Early Learning Center | New York, NY | 05/26/2025 | $30,000 |
| Labbb Educational Collaborative | Bcba for Labbb Collaborative ~ Maternity Coverage July 2025 To November 2025 | Burlington, MA | 04/22/2025 | $72,457 |
| Included Health | CA Licensed Infertility Maternity Nurse Care Manager, CCM | Ione, WA | 04/01/2025 | $73,700 |
| Fyllo | CA Licensed Infertility Maternity Nurse Care Manager, CCM | Ione, WA | 03/31/2025 | $73,700 |
| Fyllo | CA Licensed Infertility Maternity Nurse Care Manager, CCM | Cove, UT | 03/28/2025 | $73,700 |
| Fyllo | CA Licensed Infertility Maternity Nurse Care Manager, CCM | Los Angeles, CA | 03/28/2025 | $73,700 |
| Fyllo | CA Licensed Infertility Maternity Nurse Care Manager, CCM | Pony, MT | 03/28/2025 | $73,700 |
| Sentara Healthcare | Maternity Nurse Navigator | Hampton, VA | 03/24/2025 | $58,573 |
| Humana Insurance Company | Mom's Maternity Telephonic Nurse | Cole, OK | 03/22/2025 | $71,100 |
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Updated January 8, 2025