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Compare midwife (cpm/lm) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$126,779
across 38 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$260
across 13 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $130,030#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | $250#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $135,590#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $196,700#1 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $132,670#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $124,530#23 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $99,060#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $106,580#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $115,440#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $125,830#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 2.2 yr#1 | $50#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $89,870#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $114,420#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $129,010#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | $50#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $136,450#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | — | 2.2 yr#1 | $165#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $95,420#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $200#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $132,920#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $129,910#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $155,710#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $116,810#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $650#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $127,180#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | $233#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $134,970#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 2.2 yr#1 | $200#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $133,890#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $135,860#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $135,680#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $118,650#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $137,860#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $322#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $121,490#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $121,720#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $123,080#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $107,740#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $127,480#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $118,100#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | $50#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 2.2 yr#1 | $1,000#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $97,380#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $111,190#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | $195#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $138,020#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $140,240#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $139,770#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $145,000#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $135,360#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | $10#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.