Nurse Midwives
SOC Code: 29-1161 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Nurse Midwives. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $120,890 | $163,467 | $206,045 | $248,622 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $113,256 | $149,656 | $186,077 | $222,477 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $139,651 | $164,861 | $190,091 | $215,301 |
| Yuma, AZ | $113,173 | $146,390 | $179,587 | $212,805 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $111,883 | $145,142 | $178,402 | $211,661 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $141,045 | $164,549 | $188,074 | $211,578 |
| Modesto, CA | $141,731 | $164,944 | $188,136 | $211,349 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $143,478 | $166,088 | $188,718 | $211,328 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $146,037 | $167,461 | $188,885 | $210,309 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $138,653 | $162,365 | $186,077 | $209,789 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.8 |
| Psychology | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Biology | 4.1 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.8 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.7 |
| Education and Training | 3.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 81.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 15.6% |
| Master's degree | 3.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.
- Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.
- Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.
- Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.
- Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.
- Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
- Document findings of physical examinations.
Technology Skills
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