Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Florida
A certified nurse midwife in Florida earns an estimated $122,360 a year ($58.83/hr) — about 7% below the U.S. average, with most between $97,700 and $135,560. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Certified Nurse Midwife — Florida
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$122,360
-7% vs nationalHourly
$58.83/hr
- Typical range
- $97,700–$135,560
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $154,100
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $83,340
- Newer nurses
Certified Nurse Midwife pay by city in Florida
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $126,310 | $60.73 |
| Tampa | $122,360 | $58.83 |
| Orlando | $121,040 | $58.19 |
| Jacksonville | $121,040 | $58.19 |
Certified Nurse Midwife pay in nearby-paying states
How Florida compares to states with similar certified nurse midwife pay.
Other nursing roles in Florida
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified nurse midwife pay in Florida
Pay below the national median; large healthcare demand. For a certified nurse midwife specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Florida figure adjusts the national RN average of $131,570 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.93× (about 7% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Florida wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Florida, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Florida make this page more precise over time.
Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Florida — FAQ
- How much does a certified nurse midwife make in Florida?
- A certified nurse midwife in Florida earns an estimated $122,360 a year — about $58.83 an hour, with most between $97,700 and $135,560. That's about 7% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Florida's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Florida a good state for certified nurse midwifes?
- For pay, Florida sits about 7% below the national average for certified nurse midwifes. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $122,360 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Florida pays certified nurse midwifes the most?
- Among Florida metros we track, Miami tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified nurse midwifes, at roughly $126,310 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Florida certified nurse midwife pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a certified nurse midwife is about $131,570 a year, versus an estimated $122,360 in Florida — about 7% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate based on national nurse pay and local cost of living. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Florida figures for SOC 29-1161 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 0.93 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified nurse midwife pay adjusted for Florida. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.