Nurse Midwives
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Nurse Midwives to increase by 11.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 8,200 to 9,100 jobs. Its estimate of 400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($134,040), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
8,200
Projected employment (2034)
9,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
12%
Annual openings (projected average)
400
Pay & Preparation
$134,040
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Speaking (4.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4.12/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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