Salaries/Job opportunities for Nurse Midwives

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What is the job market like for midwives around the US? In Maryland there are many Midwives being "laid-off" (MDs stop practicing OB b/c of rates):( . Is this happening in other locations? Or is it booming in other areas of the US?

I recently saw a CNM offering in Washington, DC for 60-66k-fulltime in office hrs and hospital and a posting in California for 75K. Is this the average salary around the US? It seems pretty low for such a responsibility and the location. :uhoh21:

Inquiring minds want to know!:coollook:

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Hello there and welcome to the OB/GYN and Midwifery Forums. I cannot specifically answer your questions, but hopefully, someone will be along soon who can. I wish you luck in pursuing your dreams/career. Again, welcome.

deb

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Specializes in OB, lactation.

You can check out job postings here:

http://www.midwifejobs.com

You can check out salaries here:

http://www.salary.com/

I asked a CNM at a university school of midwifery a similar question a couple of years ago and she said that the malpractice problems wax and wane but yes it's definitely a big issue. And it's true that some people don't feel that the money is worth the responsibility.

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