Midwives' Salaries in Wisconsin - WI

Wisconsin Midwife Salary

Midwives’ salaries in Wisconsin average between $81,000 and $83,000 each year. While it is certain that midwives in this state are compensated with a generous annual income, it is even more interesting to look statistically at the trend towards home birth that has occurred in Wisconsin between 2003 and 2006.

The Centers for Disease Control released a study which found 10 states with higher than normal increases in home births or freestanding birth center births, and Wisconsin ranked among these 10 states. In fact, between 2003 and 2006, 2,050 (1.64% of all births throughout the state) births took place in personal residences; 136 (1.43% of all births throughout the state) occurred in freestanding birth centers. This statistics reveal that Wisconsin incurred a 7.5% increase in home-assisted births in just a 3-year frame of time. Why is this significant? Because it shows us that home birthing trends are on the rise in Wisconsin, making more room for professionals such as yourself and giving you the opportunity for a stable financial future.

At least in part, this growth trend can partially be claimed by the persistence and dedication of professional groups like the Wisconsin Guild of Midwives, an alliance working hard to inform the public about the natural benefits and safety of home birthing, creating standards to enhance the accountability of midwives, and creating a network for patients and midwives to connect.

Salary ranges for midwives in Wisconsin:

• Green Bay: $80,000 to $82,000
• Milwaukee: $70,000 to $72,000