Nurse midwife demographics and statistics in the US
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Nurse midwife gender statistics
93.1% of nurse midwives are women and 6.9% of nurse midwives are men.
- Female, 93.1%
- Male, 6.9%
Nurse midwife gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.1% |
| Male | 6.9% |
Nurse midwife gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,363
Female income
$75,478
Nurse midwife gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nurse midwife positions over time. Currently, 93.1% of nurse midwives are female.
Nurse midwife gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% | 94.91% |
| 2011 | 5.30% | 94.70% |
| 2012 | 5.37% | 94.63% |
| 2013 | 5.61% | 94.39% |
| 2014 | 6.15% | 93.85% |
| 2015 | 5.93% | 94.07% |
| 2016 | 6.16% | 93.84% |
| 2017 | 6.50% | 93.50% |
| 2018 | 6.70% | 93.30% |
| 2019 | 6.74% | 93.26% |
| 2020 | 6.88% | 93.12% |
| 2021 | 6.87% | 93.13% |
Nurse midwife related jobs gender ratio
We compared nurse midwives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Nurse Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nurse midwife demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nurse midwives is White, which makes up 64.3% of all nurse midwives. Comparatively, 12.1% of nurse midwives are Black or African American and 9.9% of nurse midwives are Asian.
- White, 64.3%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Nurse midwife race
| Nurse midwife race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Nurse midwife race and ethnicity over time
See how nurse midwife racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nurse midwife race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 12.28% | 8.11% | 6.42% |
| 2011 | 70.93% | 12.65% | 8.02% | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 70.52% | 12.78% | 8.12% | 6.70% |
| 2013 | 70.36% | 12.71% | 8.22% | 6.66% |
| 2014 | 69.18% | 12.85% | 8.75% | 7.19% |
| 2015 | 69.36% | 12.97% | 8.27% | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 69.16% | 12.50% | 8.71% | 7.58% |
| 2017 | 68.81% | 12.00% | 8.89% | 7.92% |
| 2018 | 68.61% | 12.67% | 8.63% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 68.63% | 12.01% | 8.93% | 8.17% |
| 2020 | 66.49% | 11.62% | 8.95% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 64.34% | 12.09% | 9.93% | 8.95% |
Nurse midwife wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nurse midwives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nurse midwives have the lowest average salary at $76,637.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,518 |
| White | $76,637 |
| Black or African American | $76,880 |
| Asian | $88,137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,215 |
Average nurse midwife age
See how the average age of nurse midwives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nurse midwife age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Nurse midwife age breakdown
The average age of nurse midwives is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nurse midwife population.
Nurse midwife age breakdown
| Nurse Midwife Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nurse midwife educational attainment
The most common degree for nurse midwives is bachelor's degree, with 43% of nurse midwives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 34%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Nurse midwives by degree level
| Nurse midwife degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 34% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Nurse midwife wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nurse midwives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,229 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nurse midwives earn a median annual income of $84,834 compared to $82,085 for nurse midwives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,085 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,834 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,589 |
Nurse midwife employment statistics
Most nurse midwives work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nurse midwives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nurse midwives work.
Nurse midwife jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Nurse midwife jobs by company type
Employees with the nurse midwife job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nurse midwives prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nurse midwife jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Nurse midwife jobs by industry
The most common industries for nurse midwives are health care, education and professional.
Nurse midwife industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Education | 17% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Nurse midwife turnover and employment statistics
Nurse midwife unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nurse midwives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nurse midwife unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nurse midwife unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average nurse midwife tenure
The average nurse midwife stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 421 nurse midwives resumes in Zippia's database.
Nurse midwife tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Nurse midwife LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nurse midwives that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Midwife | 8.72% | - |
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Physician-Internist | 13.05% | 38,382 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar nurse midwife jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Physician-Internist | 13.05% | 38,382 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by nurse midwives
The most common foreign language among nurse midwives is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.8% and Zulu is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- Arabic, 11.8%
- Zulu, 5.9%
- Ilocano, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 5.8%
Nurse midwife languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| Arabic | 11.8% |
| Zulu | 5.9% |
| Ilocano | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% |