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2-step progression from Registered Nurse to Certified Nurse-Midwife. Potential salary increase of 38% from entry to advanced level.
Entry Salary
$93,600
Registered Nurse
Top Salary
$128,790
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Total Steps
2
licenses
Median Salary
$93,600
ADN or BSN degree + NCLEX-RN
Avg. Licensing Cost
$375
Avg. Timeline
2.1 years – 4.3 years
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Median Salary
$128,790
MSN/DNP in midwifery + AMCB certification
Avg. Licensing Cost
$137
Avg. Timeline
7.3 years – 8.7 years
The nurse-midwifery career path is a professional progression from Registered Nurse to Certified Nurse-Midwife. It includes 2 licensing levels, each with increasing education, responsibility, and earning potential.
Advancing from Registered Nurse ($93,600 median) to Certified Nurse-Midwife ($128,790 median) represents a 38% salary increase based on BLS national median data.
Each step requires additional education and licensing. Registered Nurse: ADN or BSN degree + NCLEX-RN. Certified Nurse-Midwife: MSN/DNP in midwifery + AMCB certification. The total time depends on the pace of your education and state-specific processing times.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 national medians. Licensing costs and timelines are averages across all US states derived from verified state licensing board data. Individual state requirements vary — see state-specific pages for details.