What They Do:

Nurse midwives “diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process and may provide well-woman gynecological care.”

 

Qualifications:

Nurse midwives must obtain specialized, graduate nursing education.

 

What They Make:

Nurse midwives earn a mean annual wage of $115,080.

 

Where They Work:

Nurse midwives may work in hospitals, physician offices, outpatient care centers, college campuses and/or local government.

 

Career Outlook:

According to U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will a 45% increase in job opportunties between 2019-2029 which is much faster than average. 

Sources:

https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291161.htm#ind

 

Updated February 2021