Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Vermont
A certified nurse midwife in Vermont earns an estimated $128,940 a year ($61.99/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $102,950 and $142,840. 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 — Vermont
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$128,940
Near nationalHourly
$61.99/hr
- Typical range
- $102,950–$142,840
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $162,390
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $87,820
- Newer nurses
Certified Nurse Midwife pay by city in Vermont
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $130,250 | $62.62 |
Certified Nurse Midwife pay in nearby-paying states
How Vermont compares to states with similar certified nurse midwife pay.
Other nursing roles in Vermont
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified nurse midwife pay in Vermont
Pay near the national median. 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 Vermont figure adjusts the national RN average of $131,570 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.98× (about 2% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Vermont 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 Vermont, 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 Vermont make this page more precise over time.
Certified Nurse Midwife salary in Vermont — FAQ
- How much does a certified nurse midwife make in Vermont?
- A certified nurse midwife in Vermont earns an estimated $128,940 a year — about $61.99 an hour, with most between $102,950 and $142,840. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Vermont's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Vermont a good state for certified nurse midwifes?
- For pay, Vermont sits roughly in line with the national average for certified nurse midwifes. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $128,940 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Vermont pays certified nurse midwifes the most?
- Among Vermont metros we track, Burlington tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified nurse midwifes, at roughly $130,250 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Vermont 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 $128,940 in Vermont — roughly in line with 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)
Vermont figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.98×).
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified nurse midwife pay adjusted for Vermont. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.