There are currently an estimated 8,600 certified nurse midwives in the United States. The certified nurse midwife job market is expected to grow by 11.1% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are certified nurse midwives?
CareerExplorer rates certified nurse midwives with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 900 certified nurse midwives.
What’s the supply of certified nurse midwives?
The certified nurse midwife industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Michigan
Certified Nurse Midwife job market by state
| State Name | Employed Certified Nurse Midwives |
|---|---|
| California | 870 |
| Florida | 460 |
| Michigan | 430 |
| Minnesota | 410 |
| New York | 360 |
| Tennessee | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | 320 |
| Georgia | 300 |
| Texas | 290 |
| Illinois | 280 |
| Massachusetts | 280 |
| Oregon | 240 |
| North Carolina | 240 |
| Maryland | 240 |
| Wisconsin | 200 |
| Ohio | 180 |
| Colorado | 180 |
| Washington | 170 |
| Indiana | 170 |
| Connecticut | 150 |
| Utah | 140 |
| New Jersey | 120 |
| South Carolina | 100 |
| Missouri | 80 |
| Arizona | 80 |
| Iowa | 80 |
| Rhode Island | 80 |
| District of Columbia | 70 |
| Louisiana | 60 |
| Alaska | 60 |
| New Hampshire | 60 |
| Vermont | 60 |
| Maine | 50 |
| New Mexico | 50 |