Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM) Salary in California
Median annual base pay is $150,200 across 26 reported Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM) salaries in California.
Updated 26 July 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $107,200 | $136,500 | $150,200 | $169,200 | $198,000 |
Top Cities in California
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $155,900 | 7 |
| Los Angeles | $153,000 | 8 |
| San Jose | $142,000 | 9 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Early Career | CNM · Staff CNM · CNM (Nurse II) | — | 1 |
| Senior | Senior CNM · Clinical Instructor · Senior CNM (Nurse III) | — | 2 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead CNM · Assistant Professor · Lead CNM (Nurse IV) | — | 1 |
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Common questions
How much does a Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM) make in California?
The median Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM) salary in California is $150,200 per year, based on 26 reported salaries.
Which city in California pays Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM)s the most?
San Diego has the highest median at $155,900 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
Am I underpaid as a Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM)?
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