Midwife salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Midwives
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 19,400
- Annual employment growth
- -200/yr
- Median age
- 38 yrs
- Works part-time
- 57%
- Female share
- 100%
- Main industry
- —
What does a midwife do?
Midwives provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.
Providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning
How to become a midwife
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Where midwifes are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Midwife jobs
Related occupations
Similar occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife earn in Australia?
The median midwife earns $109,928 per year ($2,114 per week, or about $56/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a midwife?
Most midwifes hold a bachelor degree (65.2% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is midwife a job in demand in Australia?
Around 19,400 midwifes are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about -200 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
