Nurse Midwives pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $122,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,730 or more. The middle half of nurse midwives in Omaha earn between $138,880 and $138,880.
- $122K10th
- $139K25th
- $139KMedian
- $139K75th
- $152K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $139,150 | $11,596 | $66.90 |
| Median | $138,880 | $11,573 | $66.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $138,880 | $11,573 | $66.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,880 | $11,573 | $66.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nurse Midwives pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Nurse midwives in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($137,300) and about the same as the U.S. average ($136,980). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $134,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $139,150 | $138,880 | $122,350 | $151,730 | n/a |
| Nebraska | $137,300 | $138,880 | $130,370 | $138,880 | n/a |
| United States | $136,980 | $134,040 | $93,620 | $188,320 | 7,920 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nurse Midwives salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $139,150, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $100,923 a year, or $8,410 a month and $3,882 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $101,699 | $8,475 |
| Working in NE | $100,923 | $8,410 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for nurse midwives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $139,150 buys what about $151,396 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Nurse Midwives salary in nearby metro areas
- Minneapolis, MN$137,160
- St. Louis, MO$129,110
- Chicago, IL$110,960
- Milwaukee, WI$137,170
- Denver, CO$135,220
- Indianapolis, IN$108,300
Highest-paying cities for nurse midwives
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($209,470).
- San Francisco, CA$209,470
- Los Angeles, CA$198,360
- Riverside, CA$193,190
- Sacramento, CA$189,750
- San Diego, CA$172,590
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Nurse Midwives salary in Omaha: questions
How much do nurse midwives make an hour in Omaha?
$66.90 an hour on average, and $66.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nurse midwives salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $122,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $138,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nurse midwives take-home pay in Omaha?
About $100,923 a year ($8,410 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $139,150.
Do nurse midwives earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($136,980).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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