RN vs CNM Nursing License
Average Salary
$81,220
RN
vs
$114,210
CNM
Job Growth
6%
RN
vs
12%
CNM
Workforce
3.1M+
RN
vs
12K+
CNM
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Salary
CNMs earn $32,990 more per year on average than RNs.
Winner: CNM
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Job Growth
CNM is growing at 12%, indicating stronger demand.
Winner: CNM
Category Winners
Higher Salary
CNM $114,210
vs RN ($81,220)
Faster Growth
CNM 12%
vs RN (6%)
Larger Workforce
RN 3.1M+
vs CNM (12K+)
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