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Nurse Midwives average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$209,470
- Los Angeles$198,360
- Riverside$193,190
- Sacramento$189,750
- San Diego$172,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $209,470 | $212,630 | $209,050 | $140,513 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $198,360 | $202,850 | $174,700 | $133,349 | 114 |
| Riverside | $193,190 | $218,760 | $167,860 | $129,975 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $189,750 | $191,220 | $174,790 | $127,731 | 107 |
| San Diego | $172,590 | $181,450 | $128,180 | $117,272 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1161.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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