Registered nurse midwife demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered nurse midwife gender statistics
95.5% of registered nurse midwives are women and 4.5% of registered nurse midwives are men.
- Female, 95.5%
- Male, 4.5%
Registered nurse midwife gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.5% |
| Male | 4.5% |
Registered nurse midwife gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,438
Female income
$77,808
Registered nurse midwife gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered nurse midwife positions over time. Currently, 95.5% of registered nurse midwives are female.
Registered nurse midwife gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.29% | 96.71% |
| 2011 | 3.44% | 96.56% |
| 2012 | 3.48% | 96.52% |
| 2013 | 3.64% | 96.36% |
| 2014 | 3.99% | 96.01% |
| 2015 | 3.85% | 96.15% |
| 2016 | 4.01% | 95.99% |
| 2017 | 4.23% | 95.77% |
| 2018 | 4.37% | 95.63% |
| 2019 | 4.39% | 95.61% |
| 2020 | 4.49% | 95.51% |
| 2021 | 4.48% | 95.52% |
Registered nurse midwife related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered 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% |
| Registered Nurse Midwife | 4% | 96% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Registered nurse midwife demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered nurse midwives is White, which makes up 63.0% of all registered nurse midwives. Comparatively, 13.1% of registered nurse midwives are Asian and 10.9% of registered nurse midwives are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Registered nurse midwife race
| Registered nurse midwife race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Registered nurse midwife race and ethnicity over time
See how registered nurse midwife racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered nurse midwife race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.03% | 11.06% | 11.32% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 11.43% | 11.24% | 5.85% |
| 2012 | 69.22% | 11.56% | 11.33% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 69.06% | 11.49% | 11.43% | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 67.87% | 11.63% | 11.96% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | 68.06% | 11.75% | 11.49% | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 67.86% | 11.28% | 11.92% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 67.50% | 10.78% | 12.10% | 7.28% |
| 2018 | 67.30% | 11.45% | 11.84% | 7.18% |
| 2019 | 67.32% | 10.79% | 12.14% | 7.54% |
| 2020 | 65.18% | 10.40% | 12.16% | 8.01% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 10.87% | 13.14% | 8.31% |
Registered nurse midwife wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,235 |
| White | $79,186 |
| Black or African American | $79,475 |
| Asian | $93,018 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,067 |
Average registered nurse midwife age
See how the average age of registered nurse midwives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Registered 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 |
Registered nurse midwife age breakdown
The average age of registered nurse midwives is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the registered nurse midwife population.
Registered nurse midwife age breakdown
| Registered Nurse Midwife Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Registered nurse midwife educational attainment
The most common degree for registered nurse midwives is bachelor's degree, with 37% of registered nurse midwives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 28% and diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Registered nurse midwives by degree level
| Registered nurse midwife degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Registered nurse midwife wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,785 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,701 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,211 |
Registered nurse midwife employment statistics
Company size where registered nurse midwives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered nurse midwives work.
Registered nurse midwife jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Registered nurse midwife turnover and employment statistics
Registered nurse midwife unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered nurse midwives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered nurse midwife unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered 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 registered nurse midwife tenure
The average registered nurse midwife stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 240 registered nurse midwives resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered nurse midwife tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Registered nurse midwife LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse Midwife | 8.72% | - |
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar registered nurse midwife jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Optometrist, Owner | 17.57% | 51,669 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered nurse midwives
- Luganda, 100.0%
Registered nurse midwife languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Luganda | 100.0% |